HomeMy WebLinkAboutC40180 Desert Willow Golf Resort (DWGR) Clubhouse-Academy Carpet Rplcmnt 856-20CONTRACT NO. C40180
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY
July 9, 2020
Jeremy Frey, Facilities Supervisor
REQUEST: Authorize the City Manager to award Contract No. C40180 for the Desert
Willow Golf Resort (DWGR) Clubhouse & Academy Carpet Replacement
Project to the lowest responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $90,000
(Project No. 856-20).
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
Authorize the City Manager to award Contract No. C40180 for the Desert Willow
Golf Resort Clubhouse & Academy Carpet Replacement Project to the lowest
responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $90,000;
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10 percent contingency in the
amount of $9,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written requests
for the use of contingency change orders for unanticipated conditions, per Section
3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Upon approval, funds will be available in Account No. 4414195-4809200, Desert Willow Golf
Resort Capital Account (DWGR).
Strate4ic Plan
The DWGR Carpet Replacement project is an on-going maintenance necessity to sustain one of
the City's most popular recreational facilities. Through preservation as well as maintaining the
highest of standards, this project will attract extracurricular activities such as weddings and
banquets, and continue to host Palm Desert residents for years to come.
Backqround Analvsis
The carpet located in the DWGR Ballroom, Administrative Offices, and common hallways was
last replaced in the summer of 2017 and the carpet in the Academy is the original carpet, all
totaling approximately 1,000 square yards.
Carpet material has been selected and approved by the DWGR Design and Management Team,
and the project has been advertised for public bid to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
After reviewing the schedule with DWGR Staff, it is our intent to award the contract and have the
work completed during the summer months, prior to the reopening of the golf courses as well as
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the fall wedding season. In order to adhere to this schedule, staff is requesting authorization for
the City Manager to award the project the lowest responsible bidder once the bids are opened on
July 7, 2020.
Fiscal Analvsis
This project was included in the CIP Budget FY 2020-21 and does not pose any fiscal impact
beyond the cost of the carpet and its installation.
LEGAL REVIEW
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ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
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Janet M. Moore
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ATTACHMENTS: 1) Notice Inviting Bids
2) Contract Documents
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Palm Desert, a Charter City and municipal
corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of
business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 ("City") invites and will
receive sealed Bids up to but not later than 2:00 p.m. Tuesdav, Julv 7, 2020 throuqh the
Citv's online bid manaqement system ("PlanetBids"l, for the furnishing to City of all labor,
equipment, materials, tools, services, transportation, permits, utilities, and all other items
necessary for DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE 8� ACADEMY CARPET REPLACEMENT.
PROJECT # 856-20(the "Project"). After said time, Bids will be publicly posted on PlanetBids.
Bids received after said time will not be accepted. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 calendar
days after the Bid opening date.
The work is to consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, transportation and supervision
required for the removal and replacement of the carpet located at the Desert Willow Clubhouse
Ballroom, Banquet Hallway, rear office and Academy as necessary and in accordance with the
bid items in the Contractor's Bid Documents and other Provisions of the Contract.
Bids must be submitted on City's Bid Forms. Bidders may obtain a copy of the Contract
Documents from PlanetBids once registered with the City. To register, visit the City of
Palm Desert website www.cityofpalmdesert.org, select Projects Up For Bid, and proceed
to register. To the extent required by section 20103.7 of the Public Contract Code, upon
request from a contractor plan room service, City shall provide an electronic copy of the
Contract Documents at no charge to the cont�actor plan room.
It is the responsibility of each prospective Bidder to download and print all Contract Documents
for review and to verify the completeness of Contract Documents before submitting a bid. Any
Addenda will be posted on PlanetBids. It is the responsibility of each prospective Bidder to check
PlanetBids on a daily basis through the close of Bids for any applicable Addenda or updates. City
does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying,
excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Contract Documents. Information on
PlanetBids may change without notice to prospective Bidders. The Contract Documents shall
supersede any information posted or transmitted by PlanetBids.
Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or Bid Bond secured from
a surety company satisfactory to the City, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent
(10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price, made payable to City of Palm Desert as bid security. The
Bid Security must be submitted in hard copy directly to the City prior to the specified date and
time for bid opening as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Monday. June 29"', 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
to review the Project's existing conditions at Desert Wllow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Dr.,
Palm Desert, CA. Representatives of City and Desert Willow will be present. Bids will not be
accepted from anv bidder who does not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Meetinq.
The City is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes Bids from contractors of all faiths,
creeds, ancestries, and ethnicities without regard to disability, gender identity, sexual orientation,
or immigration status. The City condemns and will not tolerate prejudice, racism, bigotry, hatred,
bullying, or violence towards any group within or outside of our community.
END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Desert Willow Clubhouse & Academy Carpet Replacement
72500.00001\32656428.1
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE & ACADEMY CARPET
REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. 856-20
CONTRACT NO. C40180
JUNE 23, 2020
Tom Garcia, P.E
Public Works Director
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 (760) 776-6450
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
ARTICLE 1. SECURING DOCUMENTS
ARTICLE 2. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
ARTICLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
ARTICLE 4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
ARTICLE 5. ADDENDA
ARTICLE 6. ALTERNATE BIDS
ARTICLE 7. COMPLETION OF BID FORMS
ARTICLE 8. MODIFICATIONS OF BIDS
ARTICLE 9. SUBCONTRACTORS
ARTICLE 10. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 11. BID GUARANTEE (BOND)
ARTICLE 12. IRAN CONTRACTING ACT OF 2010
ARTICLE 13. NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
ARTICLE 14. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR DIR REGISTRATION
CERTIFICATION
ARTICLE 15. BIDDER INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE FORM
ARTICLE 16. WORKERS' COMPENSATION CERTIFICATION
ARTICLE 17. SIGNING OF BIDS
ARTICLE 18. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
ARTICLE 19. OPENING OF BIDS
ARTICLE 20. WITHDRAWAL OF BID
ARTICLE 21. BIDDERS INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE BID
ARTICLE 22. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITY
ARTICLE 23. PREVAILING WAGES
ARTICLE 24. DEBARMENT OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
ARTICLE 25. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 26. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND
REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 27. SALES AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES, PERMITS,
LICENSES AND FEES
ARTICLE 28. FILING OF BID PROTESTS
ARTICLE 29. BASIS OF AWARD; BALANCED BID
ARTICLE 30. AWARD PROCESS
ARTICLE 31. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
ARTICLE 32. QUESTIONS
BID FORMS
BID ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BID SCHEDULE
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BID GUARANTEE
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
BIDDER INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE FORM
NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION.
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR DIR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION.
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK.
ARTICLE 2. TIME FOR COMPLETION.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT PRICE.
ARTICLE 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
ARTICLE 5. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT.
ARTICLE 6. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW AND CONTRACTOR
COMPLIANCE.
ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
ARTICLE 8. PREVAILING WAGES.
ARTICLE 9. FALSE CLAIMS.
BOND FORMS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 - TERMS; DEFINITIONS
1.1 Defined Terms
1.2 Terminology.
ARTICLE 2 - PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.1 Delivery of Contract Documents
2.2 Bonds
2.3 Evidence of Insurance
2.4 Execution of the Contract
2.5 Contractor’s Failure to Perform
2.6 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed
2.7 Copies of Documents
2.8 Substitution Requests, Schedule of Submittals, and Schedule
2.9 Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives.
2.10 RESERVED.
2.11 Mobilization
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ARTICLE 3 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; INTENT
3.1 Examination of Drawings, Specifications, and Site of Work
3.2 Intent of Contract Documents
3.3 Reference Standards.
3.4 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies; Order of Precedence.
3.5 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents.
3.6 Reuse of Documents.
ARTICLE 4 - – INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE
ARTICLE 5 - CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES; REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Applicable Laws
5.2 Permits and Licenses
5.3 Taxes
5.4 Traffic Control
5.5 Safety
5.6 Hazardous Materials
5.7 Sanitary Facilities.
5.8 Dust Control
5.9 Air Pollution Control
5.10 Water Quality Management and Compliance
5.11 Environmental Quality Protection
5.12 Excessive Noise
5.13 Diversion of Recyclable Waste Material
5.14 RESERVED.
5.15 Contractor’s Supervision.
5.16 Workers.
5.17 Independent Contractors.
5.18 Verification of Employment Eligibility.
5.19 Labor.
5.20 Subcontracts.
5.21 Progress Meetings
5.22 Submittals
5.23 Shop Drawings and Sample Submittal Procedures.
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5.24 Record (“As-Built”) Drawings.
5.25 Layout and Field Engineering.
5.26 Separate Contracts and Cooperation.
5.27 Work Site.
5.28 Utility Usage.
5.29 Protection of Work and Property.
5.30 Emergencies.
ARTICLE 6 - MATERIALS; INSPECTION
6.1 Access to Work.
6.2 Materials.
6.3 Test and Inspections.
6.4 Requests for Substitutions.
ARTICLE 7 - SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; UTILITIES
ARTICLE 8 - PROSECUTION OF THE WORK
8.1 Contractor’s Means and Methods.
8.2 Construction Schedule.
8.3 Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages
8.4 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.
8.5 Occupancy.
8.6 Securities for Money Withheld
8.7 The City’s Right to Suspend/Terminate the Contract
8.8 Completion and Acceptance of Work
8.9 Warranty and Guaranty of Work.
ARTICLE 9 - CHANGE ORDERS; DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 Change Orders and Time Extensions
9.2 Procedure for Resolving Claims.
ARTICLE 10 - MEASUREMENT; PAYMENT
10.1 Cost Breakdown.
10.2 Progress Estimates and Payment.
10.3 Final Acceptance and Payment
ARTICLE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Patents.
11.2 Document Retention & Examination
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11.3 Notice.
11.4 Notice of Third Party Claims
11.5 State License Board Notice
11.6 Assignment of Contract
11.7 Change In Name And Nature Of Contractor’s Legal Entity.
11.8 Prohibited Interests
11.9 Controlling Law
11.10 Jurisdiction; Venue
11.11 Cumulative Remedies.
11.12 Survival of Obligations.
11.13 Headings.
11.14 Assignment of Antitrust Actions
11.15 All Legal Provisions Included
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 - SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 Location of the Project.
1.2 Scope of Work.
ARTICLE 2 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 Section 5.22 Submittals.
2.2 Section 5.22 Submittals.
2.3 Section 5.10 Water Quality Management and Compliance.
2.4 Section 5.31 Project Sign Specifications.
ARTICLE 3 - GEOTECHNICAL
3.1 Not Used.
3.2 Site Data.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DRAWINGS
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Palm Desert, a Charter City and municipal
corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of
business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 ("City") invites and will
receive sealed Bids up to but not later than 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 through the
City’s online bid management system (“PlanetBids”), for the furnishing to City of all labor,
equipment, materials, tools, services, transportation, permits, utilities, and all other items
necessary for DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE & ACADEMY CARPET REPLACEMENT.
PROJECT # 856-20(the “Project”). After said time, Bids will be publicly posted on PlanetBids.
Bids received after said time will not be accepted. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 calendar
days after the Bid opening date.
The work is to consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, transportation and supervision
required for the removal and replacement of the carpet located at the Desert Willow Clubhouse
Ballroom, Banquet Hallway, rear office and Academy as necessary and in accordance with the
bid items in the Contractor’s Bid Documents and other Provisions of the Contract.
Bids must be submitted on City’s Bid Forms. Bidders may obtain a copy of the Contract
Documents from PlanetBids once registered with the City. To register, visit the City of
Palm Desert website www.cityofpalmdesert.org, select Projects Up For Bid, and proceed
to register. To the extent required by section 20103.7 of the Public Contract Code, upon
request from a contractor plan room service, City shall provide an electronic copy of the
Contract Documents at no charge to the contractor plan room.
It is the responsibility of each prospective Bidder to download and print all Contract Documents
for review and to verify the completeness of Contract Documents before submitting a bid. Any
Addenda will be posted on PlanetBids. It is the responsibility of each prospective Bidder to check
PlanetBids on a daily basis through the close of Bids for any applicable Addenda or updates. City
does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying,
excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Contract Documents. Information on
PlanetBids may change without notice to prospective Bidders. The Contract Documents shall
supersede any information posted or transmitted by PlanetBids.
Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or Bid Bond secured from
a surety company satisfactory to the City, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent
(10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price, made payable to City of Palm Desert as bid security. The
Bid Security must be submitted in hard copy directly to the City prior to the specified date and
time for bid opening as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
to review the Project's existing conditions at Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Dr.,
Palm Desert, CA. Representatives of City and Desert Willow will be present. Bids will not be
accepted from any bidder who does not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting.
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The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and
Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract
Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company
that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil
Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.
Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the successful
Bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by City to ensure its performance under
the Contract.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, City has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages
and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in Riverside County from
the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification, or type of
worker needed to execute this contract. A copy of these prevailing wage rates may be obtained
via the internet at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/
In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages is available at the City and shall be
made available to interested parties upon request. The successful Bidder shall post a copy of the
prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom the Contract
is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include
but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all
workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract, employment of apprentices, hours of
labor and debarment of contractors and subcontractors.
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish
to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No Bid will be accepted nor any Contract
entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the
Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial
Relations. In bidding on this Project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and
include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and
applicable law in its Bid.
Unless otherwise provided in the Instructions for Bidders, each Bidder shall be a licensed
contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following
classification(s) throughout the time it submits its Bid and for the duration of the Contract: C-15
FLOORING AND FLOOR COVERING
Substitution requests shall be made within 35 calendar days after the award of the Contract.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), City may make findings designating that
certain additional materials, methods or services by specific brand or trade name other than those
listed in the Contract Documents be used for the Project. Such findings, if any, as well as the
materials, methods or services and their specific brand or trade names that must be used for the
Project may be found in the Special Conditions.
City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as
determined by City from the BASE BID ALONE. City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or
to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bids or in the bidding process.
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The City is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes Bids from contractors of all faiths,
creeds, ancestries, and ethnicities without regard to disability, gender identity, sexual orientation,
or immigration status. The City condemns and will not tolerate prejudice, racism, bigotry, hatred,
bullying, or violence towards any group within or outside of our community.
END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
ARTICLE 1. SECURING DOCUMENTS
Bids must be submitted through PlanetBids to the City on the Bid Forms which are a part of the
Contract Documents for the Project. Contract Documents may be obtained as specified in the
Notice Inviting Bids.
City may also make the Contract Documents available for review at one or more plan rooms, as
indicated in the Notice Inviting Bids. Please Note: Prospective Bidders who choose to review the
Contract Documents at a plan room must also register with the City to through PlanetBids obtain
the required Contract Documents if they decide to submit a Bid for the Project.
ARTICLE 2. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
At its own expense and prior to submitting its Bid, each Bidder shall visit the site of the proposed
work and fully acquaint itself with the conditions relating to the construction and labor required so
that the Bidder may fully understand the work, including but not limited to difficulties and
restrictions attending the execution of the work under the Contract. Each Bidder shall carefully
examine the Drawings, and shall read the Specifications, Contract, and all other documents
referenced herein and made part of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder shall also determine
the local conditions which may in any way affect the performance of the work, including local tax
structure, contractors’ licensing requirements, availability of required insurance, the prevailing
wages and other relevant cost factors, shall familiarize itself with all federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and codes affecting the performance of the work, including the cost
of permits and licenses required for the work, and shall make such surveys and investigations,
including investigations of subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site or where work is to
be performed as may be required. Bidders are responsible for consulting the standards
referenced in the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or
examine the Contract Documents, forms, instruments, addenda, or other documents, or to visit
the site and acquaint itself with conditions there existing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from
any obligation with respect to its Bid or to the Contract and no relief for error or omission will be
given except as required under state law. The submission of a Bid shall be taken as conclusive
evidence of compliance with this Article.
ARTICLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
Prospective Bidders unclear as to the true meaning of any part of the Drawings, Specifications or
other Contract Documents may submit a written request for interpretation through PlanetBids.
The prospective Bidder submitting the request is responsible for prompt delivery. Interpretation
of the Drawings, Specifications or other Contract Documents will be made only by a written
Addendum posted on PlanetBids. The City will not be responsible for any other explanation or
interpretations of the Contract Documents. If a prospective Bidders becomes aware of any errors
or omissions in any part of the Contract Documents, it is the obligation of the prospective Bidder
to promptly bring it to the attention of the City.
ARTICLE 4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Monday, June 29th, 2020 9:00 a.m. to review
the Project's existing conditions at Desert Willow Golf Resort at 38995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm
Desert, CA. Representatives of the City and Desert Willow will be present. Oral statements
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regarding this Bid at the Pre-Bid Conferences should be considered unverified information unless
confirmed in writing. MANDATORY: Bids will not be accepted from any Bidder who did not
attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.
ARTICLE 5. ADDENDA
The City reserves the right to revise the Contract Documents prior to the Bid opening date.
Revisions, if any, shall be made by written Addenda. All Addenda issued by the City shall be
included in the Bid and made part of the Contract Documents. Pursuant to Public Contract Code
Section 4104.5, if the City issues an Addendum which includes material changes to the Project
less than 72 hours prior to the deadline for submission of Bids, the City will extend the deadline
for submission of Bids. The City may determine, in its sole discretion, whether an Addendum
warrants postponement of the Bid submission date. Each prospective Bidder shall register with
the City through PlanetBids. Addenda will be uploaded to PlanetBids. Please Note: Bidders are
responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all Addenda. To this end, each Bidder
should visit PlanetBids to verify that it has received all Addenda issued, if any, prior to the Bid
opening. The Bidder shall indicate the Addenda received prior to bidding in the space provided
in the Bid Form. Failure to indicate all Addenda may be sufficient cause for rejecting the Bid.
ARTICLE 6. ALTERNATE BIDS
If alternate bid items are called for in the Contract Documents, the time required for completion of
the alternate bid items has already been factored into the Contract duration and no additional
Contract time will be awarded for any of the alternate bid items. The City may elect to include
one or more of the alternate bid items, or to otherwise remove certain work from the Project scope
of work. Accordingly, each Bidder must ensure that each Bid item contains a proportionate share
of profit, overhead, and other costs or expenses which will be incurred by the Bidder.
ARTICLE 7. COMPLETION OF BID FORMS
Bids shall only be prepared using copies of the Bid Forms which are included in the Contract
Documents. The use of substitute Bid Forms other than clear and correct photocopies of those
provided by the City will not be permitted. Bids shall be executed by an authorized signatory as
described in these Instructions to Bidders. In addition, Bidders shall fill in all blank spaces
(including inserting “N/A” where applicable), and initial all interlineations, alterations, or erasures
to the Bid Forms. Bidders shall neither delete, modify, nor supplement the printed matter on the
Bid Forms nor make substitutions thereon. Use of black or blue ink, indelible pencil, or a
typewriter is required. Deviations in the Bid Forms may result in the Bid being deemed non-
responsive. Failure to submit any of the Bid Forms may render the Bid non-responsive.
The Bid Schedule is available on PlanetBids through the “Line Items” tab. Bidders must insert
and submit their Bid prices directly through PlanetBids by selecting “Place eBid” under the “Line
Items” tab. The Bid Schedule will be incorporated into the Contract Documents. Failure to submit
the Bid Schedule will render a bid nonresponsive. Bidders must provide pricing for every bid item.
The costs of any Work shown or required in the Contract Documents, but not specifically identified
as a Pay Item are to be included in related Pay Items and no additional compensation shall be
due Contractor by virtue of Contractor’s compliance with the Contract Documents. The estimated
quantities for unit price items are for purposes of comparing bids only and City makes no
representation that the actual quantities of Work performed will not vary from the estimates.
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The following Bid Forms shall be completed by the Bidder and uploaded to PlanetBids as a single
PDF file:
• Bidder shall sign and submit the Bid Acknowledgment.
• Bidder shall sign and submit a Designation of Subcontractors on the form provided.
• Bidder shall sign and submit a Non-Collusion Declaration on the form provided.
• Bidder shall sign and submit the Bidder Information and Experience Form.
• Bidder shall sign and submit the Iran Contracting Act Certification on the form provided.
• Bidder shall sign and submit the Public Works Contractor DIR Registration Certification
on the form provided.
ARTICLE 8. MODIFICATIONS OF BIDS
Each Bidder shall submit its Bid in strict conformity with the requirements of the Contract
Documents. Unauthorized additions, modifications, revisions, conditions, limitations, exclusions
or provisions attached to a Bid may render it non-responsive and may cause its rejection. Bidders
shall not delete, modify, or supplement the printed matter on the Bid Forms, or make substitutions
thereon.
ARTICLE 9. SUBCONTRACTORS
Bidder shall set forth the name, address of the place of business, contractor license number, and
public works contractor registration number of each subcontractor who will perform work, labor,
furnish materials or render services to the bidder on said contract and each subcontractor licensed
by the State of California who, under subcontract to bidder, specially fabricates and installs a
portion of the Work described in the Contract Documents in an amount in excess of one half of
one percent (0.5%) of the total bid price, and shall indicate the portion of the work to be done by
such subcontractor in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 4104. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the work involves the construction of streets and highways, then the Bidder shall list
each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the Bidder in or about the
work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Bidder’s Total Bid Price or
$10,000, whichever is greater. If a Bidder fails to specify a subcontractor or if a Bidder specifies
more than one subcontractor for the same portion of work, then the Bidder shall be deemed to
have agreed that it is fully qualified to perform that portion of work and that it shall perform that
portion itself. Substitution of listed subcontractors shall only be permitted in accordance with
Public Contract Code Section 4107.
ARTICLE 10. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 and Public Contract Code Section
3300, all Bidders must possess proper licenses for performance of this Contract. Subcontractors
must possess the appropriate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Pursuant to Business
and Professions Code Section 7028.5, the City shall consider any Bid submitted by a Bidder not
currently licensed in accordance with state law and pursuant to the requirements found in the
Contract Documents to be nonresponsive, and the City shall reject the Bid. The City shall have
the right to request, and Bidders shall provide within ten (10) calendar days, evidence satisfactory
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to the City of all valid license(s) currently held by that Bidder and each of the Bidder’s
subcontractors, before awarding the Contract.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, if the Work involves federal funds, the Contractor
shall be properly licensed by the time the Contract is awarded, pursuant to the provisions of
Public Contract Code section 20103.5.
ARTICLE 11. BID GUARANTEE (BOND)
Each Bid shall be accompanied by: (a) cash; (b) a certified or cashier’s check made payable to
City of Palm Desert; or (c) a Bid Bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City, the
amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Price, made payable to
City of Palm Desert as bid security. Personal sureties and unregistered surety companies are
unacceptable. The surety insurer shall be California admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code
of Civil Procedure Section 995.120. The bid security shall be provided as a guarantee that within
ten (10) Days after the City provides the successful Bidder the Notice of Award, the successful
Bidder will enter into a Contract and provide the necessary bonds and certificates of insurance.
The bid security will be declared forfeited if the successful Bidder fails to comply within said time,
and the City may enter into a Contract with the next lowest responsive responsible bidder, or may
call for new Bids. No interest shall be paid on funds deposited with the City. The City will return
the security accompanying the Bids of all unsuccessful Bidders no later than 60 calendar days
after award of the contract.
The bid security must be submitted in original hard copy in a sealed envelope directly to the City
Clerk’s office prior to the specified time and date for the Bid opening. The sealed envelope shall
be labeled “Bid Guarantee”, bear the title of the Project, and include the name of the Bidder.
ARTICLE 12. IRAN CONTRACTING ACT OF 2010
In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq., the City requires that any person
that submits a Bid with the City of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more, certify at the time the
Bid is submitted that the person is not identified on a list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Public Contract Code Section 2203 as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran described
in subdivision (a) of Public Contract Code Section 2202.5, or as a person described in subdivision
(b) of Public Contract Code Section 2202.5, as applicable.
The form of such Iran Contracting Certificate is included with the Bid Forms and must be signed
and dated under penalty of perjury.
ARTICLE 13. NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
Bidders on all public works contracts are required to submit a declaration of non-collusion with
their Bid. This form is included with the Bid Forms and must be signed and dated under penalty
of perjury.
ARTICLE 14. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR DIR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish
to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No Bid will be accepted nor any Contract
entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the
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Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and
its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial
Relations for the duration of the Project. To this end, Bidder shall sign and submit with its Bid the
Public Works Contractor DIR Registration Certification on the form provided, attesting to the facts
contained therein. Failure to submit this form may render the bid non-responsive. In addition,
each Bidder shall provide the registration number for each listed subcontractor in the space
provided in the Designation of Subcontractors form.
ARTICLE 15. BIDDER INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE FORM
Each Bidder shall complete the questionnaire provided herein and shall submit the questionnaire
along with its Bid. Failure to provide all information requested within the questionnaire along with
the Bid may cause the bid to be rejected as non-responsive. The City reserves the right to reject
any Bid if an investigation of the information submitted does not satisfy the City that the Bidder is
qualified to properly carry out the terms of the Contract.
ARTICLE 16. WORKERS' COMPENSATION CERTIFICATION
In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 3700, Contractor shall secure the
payment of compensation to its employees. Contractor shall sign and file with the City a Workers'
Compensation Certificate prior to performing the work under this Contract. The form of such
Workers' Compensation Certificate is included as part of the Bid Forms.
ARTICLE 17. SIGNING OF BIDS
All Bids submitted shall be executed by the Bidder or its authorized representative. Bidders may
be asked to provide evidence in the form of an authenticated resolution of its Board of Directors
or a Power of Attorney evidencing the capacity of the person signing the Bid to bind the Bidder to
each Bid and to any Contract arising therefrom.
If a Bidder is a joint venture or partnership, it may be asked to submit an authenticated Power of
Attorney executed by each joint venture or partner appointing and designating one of the joint
ventures or partners as a management sponsor to execute the Bid on behalf of Bidder. Only that
joint venture or partner shall execute the Bid. The Power of Attorney shall also: (1) authorize that
particular joint venture or partner to act for and bind Bidder in all matters relating to the Bid; and
(2) provide that each venture or partner shall be jointly and severally liable for any and all of the
duties and obligations of Bidder assumed under the Bid and under any Contract arising therefrom.
The Bid shall be executed by the designated joint venture or partner on behalf of the joint venture
or partnership in its legal name.
ARTICLE 18. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bids shall be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids. Unless otherwise specified herein,
the Bid Forms shall be uploaded (.pdf file) as a single attachment and submitted through
PlanetBids. No other method of submitting Bids will be accepted. Bidders may not submit Bids
by fax, email, telephone, mail, or other means; any Bids received through any means other than
PlanetBids will be returned unopened.
It is the responsibility solely of Bidder to see that its Bid is properly submitted to PlanetBids in
proper form and prior to the stated closing time. THE ELECTRONIC BID MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE BIDS. City will only consider Bids that have transmitted
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successfully and have been issued a confirmation number with a time stamp from PlanetBids
indicating that the Bid was submitted successfully. Bidders shall be solely responsible for
informing themselves with respect to the proper utilization of the online bid management system,
for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for
the stability of their internet service. Failure of the Bidder to successfully submit an electronic Bid
shall be at the Bidder’s sole risk, and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted
Bids.
Proposers experiencing any technical difficulties with the proposal submission process may
contact PlanetBids Support at (818) 992-1771. If you continue to have difficulty, please contact
Mariana Rios at (760) 776-6448. Neither the City nor PlanetBids make any guarantee as to the
timely availability of assistance or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the
proposal submission date and/or time.
ARTICLE 19. OPENING OF BIDS
At the time set for the opening, or any time thereafter, each and every Bid received prior to the
time and day set for the receipt of Bids will be opened and posted on PlanetBids. It is the Bidder’s
sole responsibility to ensure that its Bid is received as specified. Bids may be submitted earlier
than the date(s) and time(s) indicated.
The public posting of each Bid will include the following information:
A. The name and business location of the Bidder.
B. The Bid amount.
The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to postpone the opening of the submitted Bids. The City
reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid.
ARTICLE 20. WITHDRAWAL OF BID
Any Bid may be withdrawn through PlanetBids, incurring no penalty, at any time prior to the
scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids. Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted until the time and
day set for the receipt of Bids, provided that resubmitted Bids are in conformance with the
instructions herein.
Bids may be withdrawn after Bid opening only by providing written notice to the City Clerk’s office
within five (5) working days of the Bid opening and in compliance with Public Contract Code
Section 5100 et seq., or as otherwise may be allowed with the consent of the City.
ARTICLE 21. BIDDERS INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE BID
No Bidder shall be allowed to make, file or be interested in more than one Bid for the same work
unless alternate Bids are specifically called for. A person, firm or corporation that has submitted
a sub-proposal to a Bidder, or that has quoted prices of materials to a Bidder, is not thereby
disqualified from submitting a sub-proposal or quoting prices to other Bidders or from
simultaneously submitting its own Bid as a prime contractor.
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ARTICLE 22. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITY
The Contract Documents call for monthly progress payments for the Work completed. The City
will retain a percentage of each progress payment as provided by the Contract Documents. At
the request and expense of the successful Bidder, the City will substitute securities for the amount
so retained in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
ARTICLE 23. PREVAILING WAGES
The City has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general
prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each
craft or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These rates are available at the City or
may be obtained online at http://www.dir.ca.gov. Bidders are advised that a copy of these rates
must be posted by the successful Bidder at the job site(s).
ARTICLE 24. DEBARMENT OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code, contractors or subcontractors may not
perform work on a public works project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on
a public project pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 or 1777.7. Any contract on a public
works project entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter
of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a
subcontractor on a public works contract. Any public money that is paid to a debarred
subcontractor by the Contractor for the Project shall be returned to the City. The Contractor shall
be responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been
allowed to work on the Project.
ARTICLE 25. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencing work, the successful bidder shall purchase and maintain insurance as set
forth in the Contract.
ARTICLE 26. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND REQUIREMENTS
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a
Faithful Performance Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the
contract price. Each bond shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of
California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120
and is admitted by the State of California. Each bond shall be accompanied, upon the request of
the City, with all documents required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.660 to the
extent required by law. All bonding and insurance requirements shall be completed and submitted
to the City within ten (10) Days from the date the City provides the successful bidder with the
Notice of Award.
ARTICLE 27. SALES AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES, PERMITS, LICENSES AND FEES
Contractor and its subcontractors performing work under this Contract will be required to pay
California sales tax and other applicable taxes, and to pay for permits, licenses and fees required
by the agencies with authority in the jurisdiction in which the Work will be located, unless otherwise
expressly provided by the Contract Documents.
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ARTICLE 28. FILING OF BID PROTESTS
Bidders may file a “protest” of a Bid with the City’s Clerk’s office. In order for a Bidder’s protest
to be considered valid, the protest must:
A. Be filed in writing within five (5) calendar days after the bid opening date or any City
determination or recommendation regarding the Bidder’s bid;
B. Clearly identify the specific irregularity or accusation;
C. Clearly identify the specific City staff determination or recommendation being protested;
D. Specify in detail the grounds for protest and the facts supporting the protest; and
E. Include all relevant, supporting documentation with the protest at time of filing.
If the protest does not comply with each of these requirements, the City may reject the protest
without further review.
If the protest is timely and complies with the above requirements, the City Clerk’s office or other
designated City staff member, shall review the protest, any response from the challenged
Bidder(s), and all other relevant information. The City Clerk’s office will provide a written decision
to the protestor.
The procedure and time limits set forth in this Article are mandatory and are the sole and exclusive
remedy in the event of a Bid protest. Failure to comply with these procedures shall constitute a
failure to exhaust administrative remedies and a waiver of any right to further pursue the Bid
protest, including filing a Government Code Claim or legal proceedings.
ARTICLE 29. BASIS OF AWARD; BALANCED BID
The City shall award the Contract to the lowest responsible Bidder submitting a responsive Bid.
The lowest Bid will be determined on the basis of the Total Bid Price.
The City may reject any Bid which, in its opinion when compared to other Bids received or to the
City’s internal estimates, does not accurately reflect the cost to perform the Work. The City may
reject as non-responsive any Bid which unevenly weights or allocates costs, including but not
limited to overhead and profit to one or more particular bid items.
ARTICLE 30. AWARD PROCESS
Once all Bids are opened and reviewed to determine the lowest responsive and responsible
Bidder, the City Council may award the Contract. The apparent successful Bidder should begin
to prepare the following documents: (1) the Performance Bond; (2) the Payment Bond; and (3)
the required insurance certificates and endorsements. Once the City notifies the Bidder of the
award, the Bidder will have ten (10) days from the date of this notification to execute the Contract
and supply the City with all of the required documents and certifications. Once the City receives
all of the properly drafted and executed documents and certifications from the Bidder, the City will
issue a Notice to Proceed to that Bidder.
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ARTICLE 31. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
As required herein the Bidder to whom an award is made shall execute the Contract in the amount
determined by the Contract Documents. The City may require appropriate evidence that the
persons executing the Contract are duly empowered to do so. The Contract and bond forms to
be executed by the successful Bidder are included within these Contract Documents and shall
not be detached.
ARTICLE 32. QUESTIONS
Questions regarding the Contract Documents, requests for interpretations or clarifications, either
administrative or technical, may be submitted through PlanetBids by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June
30th, 2020. All written questions, if answered, will be answered in writing, conveyed to all
interested Bidders, and posted through PlanetBids. Oral statements regarding this Bid by any
persons should be considered unverified information unless confirmed in writing.
No members of the City’s staff or City Council should be contacted about this procurement during
the bidding process. Any and all inquiries and comments regarding this Bid must be
communicated in writing, unless otherwise instructed by the City. The City may, in its sole
discretion, disqualify any Bidder who engages in any prohibited communications.
BID FORMS
BID ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bids will be received by the City of Palm Desert, through PlanetBids, until 2p.m. Tuesday, July
7th.
DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE & ACADEMY CARPET REPLACEMENT
NAME OF BIDDER: ______________________________________________
To the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of
the State of California, with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.
A. In response to the Contract Documents dated June 23, 2020 and in accordance with
the accompanying Instructions to Bidders, the undersigned hereby proposes to the
City to furnish all labor, technical and professional services, supervision, materials and
equipment, other than materials and equipment specified as furnished by the City, and
to perform all operations necessary and required to construct the Project in
accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents and any addenda thereto,
and at the prices stated opposite the respective items set forth in the Bid Schedule.
B. This Bid constitutes a firm offer to the City which cannot be withdrawn for 90 days after
the date set for opening of Bids, or until a Contract is executed by the City and a third
party, whichever is earlier.
C. The undersigned certifies that it has examined and is fully familiar with all of the
provisions of the Contract Documents and any addenda thereto; that it has carefully
checked all of the words and figures shown in its Bid Schedule; that it has carefully
reviewed the accuracy of all statements in this Bid and attachments hereto; and that it
understands and agrees that the City will not be responsible for any errors or
omissions on the part of the undersigned in preparing this Bid.
D. If awarded a Contract, the undersigned agrees to execute and deliver to the City within
ten (10) Days after date of receipt of Notice of Award, a signed Contract and the
necessary Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Certificates of Insurance and
Endorsements.
E. The following Bid Forms, which have been completed and executed by undersigned
Bidder, are incorporated by this reference and made a part of this Bid:
1. Bid Schedule
2. Bid Guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the Total Bid Price.
3. Completed Designation of Subcontractors form.
4. Fully executed Non-Collusion Declaration form.
5. Completed Iran Contracting Act Certification form.
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6. Completed Public Works Contractor DIR Registration Certification form.
7. Completed Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation form.
8. Completed Bidder Information and Experience Form.
F. The undersigned is hereby representing that it is and will be properly licensed both at
the time that it submits a Bid as well as at the time the Contract is awarded, if the
Contract is awarded to the undersigned.
1. Individual Contractor. Undersigned certifies that it is now licensed in accordance
with the provisions of the Contractor's License Law of the State of California.
License number
Expiration date
License classification
Or
1. Joint Venture. Undersigned certifies that the individual members of the joint
venture are now licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Contractor's
License Law of the State of California.
Member No. 1
Name
License number
Expiration date
License classification
Member No. 2
Name
License number
Expiration date
License classification
(If there are more than two members of the joint venture, attach a page for the
additional member(s) with the above information.)
The undersigned acknowledges receipt, understanding, and full consideration of the following
addenda to the Contract Documents:
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Addenda No. ________________________________________________
[SIGNATURE ON NEXT PAGE]
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all of the
information submitted in connection with this Bid and all of the representations made herein are
true and correct.
BIDDER: Bidder's Business Address:
(Company Name)
By (Signature)
(Type or print name)
(Title)
(Where signed) (City, State)
(corporate seal)
Dated: , 20
State of Incorporation:
(If the Prime Contractor is a corporation, two signatures of corporate officers are required.)
Names and addresses of all partners or joint ventures:
Provide a statement of the authority of signatory to bind Bidder:
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BID SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT:
THE ELECTRONIC BID SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED BY EACH BIDDER AND
PROPERLY SUBMITTED ON PLANETBIDS.
FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE BID SCHEDULE WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE
AND NON-RESPONSIVE BID.
THE ELECTRONIC BID SCHEDULE WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
The costs for any Work shown or required in the Contract Documents, but not specifically
identified as a line item are to be included in the related line items and no additional compensation
shall be due to Contractor for the performance of the Work. All blank spaces appearing in the
Electronic Bid Schedule must be filled in. Failure to fill in any blank spaces may render the bid
non-responsive.
The estimated quantities for Unit Price items are for purposes of comparing Bids only and the City
makes no representation that the actual quantities of work performed will not vary from the
estimates. Final payment shall be determined by the Engineer from measured quantities of work
performed based upon the Unit Price.
If the Contract Documents specify Alternate Bid items, the City can choose to include any, all, or
none of the Alternate Bid items in the Work. If the City selects any of the Alternate Bid items, the
corresponding Alternate Bid prices shall be added to or deducted from Base Bid Price for the
Work. The City can award/select Alternate Bid items at any time(s).
BID GUARANTEE
BID BOND
[Note: Not required when other form of Bidder’s Security, e.g. cash, certified check or cashier’s
check, accompanies Bid.]
The makers of this bond are, _____________________________________________, as
Principal, and ______________________________________________________, as Surety
and are held and firmly bound unto the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation, organized
under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, hereinafter called the City, in the penal sum of TEN
PERCENT (10%) OF THE TOTAL BID PRICE of the Principal submitted to the City for the work
described below, for the payment of which sum in lawful money of the United States, well and
truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,
jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that whereas the Principal has submitted the
accompanying bid dated _____________, 20 ____, for DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE &
ACADEMY CARPET REPLACEMENT.CONTRACT # C40180
If the Principal does not withdraw its Bid within the time specified in the Contract Documents; and
if the Principal is awarded the Contract and provides all documents to the City as required by the
Contract Documents; then this obligation shall be null and void. Otherwise, this bond will remain
in full force and effect.
Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents shall affect its obligation under this
bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such changes.
In the event a lawsuit is brought upon this bond by the City and judgment is recovered, the Surety
shall pay all litigation expenses incurred by the City in such suit, including reasonable attorneys’
fees, court costs, expert witness fees and expenses.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bound parties have executed this instrument under their
several seals this _______ day of ________________, 20____, the name and corporate seal of
each corporation.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
Name(s) of Signer(s)
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-Attorney to local
representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
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END OF BID BOND
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
The subcontractor(s) listed below will perform work or labor or render service to the contractor in
or about the construction of the work or improvement, or are subcontractors licensed by the State
of California who will, under subcontract to the contractor, specially fabricate and install a portion
of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the Contract Documents,
in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the contractor’s total bid.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the work involves the construction of streets and highways, then
the Bidder shall list each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the
Bidder in or about the work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
Bidder’s Total Bid Price or $10,000, whichever is greater. No additional time shall be granted to
provide the below requested information.
In compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act Chapter 4 (commencing
at Section 4100), Part 1, Division 2 of the California Public Contract Code, the Bidder shall set
forth below:
(a) The portion of the work to be done by the subcontractor;
(b) The name and the location of the place of business;
(c) The California contractor license number; and
(d) The DIR public works contractor registration number.
If a Bidder fails to specify a subcontractor or if a Bidder specifies more than one subcontractor for
the same portion of work, then the Bidder shall be deemed to have agreed that it is fully qualified
to perform that portion of work and that it shall perform that portion itself.
Portion of
Work to be
done by
Subcontractor
Name of
Subcontractor Location of
Business
CSLB
Contractor
License No.
DIR
Registration
Number
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Portion of
Work to be
done by
Subcontractor
Name of
Subcontractor Location of
Business
CSLB
Contractor
License No.
DIR
Registration
Number
(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
Name of Bidder
Signature
Name and Title
Dated
BIDDER INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE FORM
A. INFORMATION ABOUT BIDDER
(Indicate not applicable (“N/A”) where appropriate.)
NOTE: Where Bidder is a joint venture, pages shall be duplicated and information provided
for all parties to the joint venture.
1.0 Name of Bidder: ___________________________________________
2.0 Type, if Entity: ___________________________________________
3.0 Bidder Address: ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Facsimile Number Telephone Number
_____________________________________________________________
Email Address
4.0 How many years has Bidder’s organization been in business as a Contractor?
______________________________
5.0 How many years has Bidder’s organization been in business under its present
name? ________________________
5.1 Under what other or former names has Bidder’s organization
operated?_______________________________________________
6.0 If Bidder’s organization is a corporation, answer the following:
6.1 Date of Incorporation: ________________________________
6.2 State of Incorporation: ________________________________
6.3 President’s Name: ________________________________
6.4 Vice-President’s Name(s): ________________________________
________________________________
6.5 Secretary’s Name: ________________________________
6.6 Treasurer’s Name: ________________________________
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7.0 If an individual or a partnership, answer the following:
7.1 Date of Organization: ______________________________________
7.2 Name and address of all partners (state whether general or limited
partnership):
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
8.0 If other than a corporation or partnership, describe organization and name
principals:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
9.0 What type of work does the Bidder normally perform with its own forces?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
10.0 Has Bidder ever failed to complete any work awarded to it? If so, note when, where,
and why:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
11.0 Within the last five years, has any officer or partner of Bidder’s organization ever
been an officer or partner of another organization when it failed to complete a
contract? If so, attach a separate sheet of explanation:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
12.0 List Trade References:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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B. LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS – LAST THREE YEARS
[**Duplicate Page if needed for listing additional completed projects.**]
Please include only those projects which are similar enough to demonstrate Bidder’s ability to
perform the required Work.
Project Client Reference
(agency
name/contact
info)
Description of
Bidder’s Work
Completion Date Cost of Bidder’s
Work
NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
The undersigned declares:
I am the ___________________ of ______________________________, the party making the
foregoing Bid.
The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership,
company, association, organization, or corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham.
The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a false or
sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with
any Bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in
any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with
anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost
element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are
true. The Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown
thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation,
partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or
entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint
venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby
represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf
of the Bidder.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
true and correct and that this declaration is executed on __________ [date], at
___________________ [city], ___________________ [state].
Name of Bidder
Signature
Name and Title
Dated
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION.
(Public Contract Code section 2200 et seq.)
As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to
penalty for perjury that the option checked below relating to the Contractor’s status in regard to
the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.) is true and correct:
The Contractor is not:
(1) identified on the current list of person and entities engaged in investment activities
in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance
with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203; or
(2) a financial instruction that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of
$20,000,000 or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of
persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the
California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of
Public Contract Code Section 2203, if that person or entity uses or will use the
credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran.
The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting
Act of 2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, the City will be
unable to obtain the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract.
The amount of the Contract payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed
$1,000,000.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Firm Name:
Date:
Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall
be reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater
of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or ineligibility to bid on
contracts for three years.
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PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR DIR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish
to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-
Works/PublicWorks.html for additional information.
No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and
subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public
work.
Bidder hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code
sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of
Industrial Relations.1
Name of Bidder:
DIR Registration Number:
DIR Registration Expiration:_________________________
Small Project Exemption: _____ Yes or _____ No
Unless Bidder is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption, Bidder further acknowledges:
1. Bidder shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project.
2. Bidder shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1
in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered
at the time of bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the
project.
3. Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result
in a finding that the bid is non-responsive.
Name of Bidder
Signature
Name and Title
Dated
1 If the Project is exempt from the contractor registration requirements pursuant to the small project exemption under Labor Code
Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, please mark “Yes” in response to “Small Project Exemption.”
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CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION.
I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to
be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self -insurance in
accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the work of this Contract.
Name of Bidder
Signature
Name and Title
Dated
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
This Contract for Construction (“Contract”), No. ________, is made and entered into this ____
day of _______, ______, by and between City of Palm Desert, a Charter City and municipal
corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business
at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, sometimes hereinafter called the
“City” and _______________________________________________, sometimes hereinafter
called “Contractor.”
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto have mutually covenanted and agreed, and by these
presents do covenant and agree with each other as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK.
The Contractor shall perform all Work within the time stipulated in the Contract, and shall provide
all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and transportation to complete all of the
Work required in strict compliance with the Contract Documents as specified in Article 5, below,
for the following Project:
DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE & ACADEMY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Project #856-20
The work is to consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, transportation and supervision
required for the removal and replacement of the carpet located at the Desert Willow Clubhouse
Ballroom, Banquet Hallway, rear office and Academy as necessary and in accordance with the
bid items in the Contractor’s Bid Documents and other Provisions of the Contract.
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an agent of the City. The Contractor and its
surety shall be liable to the City for any damages arising as a result of the Contractor’s failure to
comply with this obligation.
ARTICLE 2. TIME FOR COMPLETION.
Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work. The Work shall be commenced on the
date stated in the City’s Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall complete all Work required by
the Contract Documents within 30 calendar days from the commencement date stated in the
Notice to Proceed. By its signature hereunder, Contractor agrees the time for completion set forth
above is adequate and reasonable to complete the Work.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT PRICE.
The City shall pay to the Contractor as full compensation for the performance of the Contract,
subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, and including all
applicable taxes and costs, the sum of
____________________________________________________________________ Dollars
($_________________________________). Payment shall be made as set forth in the General
Conditions. The City will pay to Contractor compensation based upon the prices set forth in the
Bid Schedule.
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ARTICLE 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
Contractor acknowledges that the City will sustain actual damages for each and every Day
completion of the Project is delayed beyond the Contract Time. Because of the nature of the
Project, it would be impracticable or extremely difficult to determine the City’s actual damages.
Accordingly, in accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is agreed that the
Contractor will pay the City the sum of $1000 for each and every calendar day of delay beyond
the time prescribed in the Contract Documents for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages
and not as a penalty or forfeiture. In the event this is not paid, the Contractor agrees the City may
deduct that amount from any money due or that may become due the Contractor under the
Contract. This Section does not exclude recovery of other damages specified in the Contract
Documents. Liquidated damages may be deducted from progress payments due Contractor,
Project retention or may be collected directly from Contractor, or from Contractor's surety. These
provisions for liquidated damages shall not prevent the City, in case of Contractor's default, from
terminating the Contractor.
ARTICLE 5. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT.
The “Contract Documents” include the following:
Notice Inviting Bids
Instructions to Bidders
Bid Forms
Bid Acknowledgement
Bid Schedule
Bid Guarantee
Designation of Subcontractors
Information Required of Bidders
Non-Collusion Declaration Form
Iran Contracting Act Certification
Public Works Contractor DIR Registration Certification
Performance Bond
Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond
Contract for Construction
General Conditions
Special Conditions
Specifications
Addenda
Construction Plans and Drawings
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook”, latest edition, Except
Sections 1-9
Standard Plans of the City of Palm Desert, latest edition
Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, latest edition
Caltrans Standard Specifications, latest edition, Except Division 1
Caltrans Standard Plans, latest edition
California Manual on Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (CAMUTCD), latest
edition
Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, latest edition
Reference Specifications
Approved and fully executed Change Orders
Permits
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Any other documents contained in or incorporated into the Contract
The Contractor shall complete the Work in strict accordance with all of the Contract Documents.
All of the Contract Documents are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the
Contract Documents and not by others shall be done as if required by all. In the event of conflict,
the various Contract Documents will be given effect in the order set forth in the General
Conditions. This Contract shall supersede any prior agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE 6. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW AND CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE.
Each and every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be
deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all
requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not
limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which
are applicable to this Work.
ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
A. Indemnification
1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall immediately defend (with
counsel of the City’s choosing), indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials,
officers, agents, employees, and representatives, and each of them from and
against:
2. Any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, injuries, losses
or liabilities, in law or in equity, of every kind or nature whatsoever, but not limited
to, injury to or death, including wrongful death, of any person, and damages to or
destruction of property of any person, arising out of, related to, or in any manner
directly or indirectly connected with the Work or this Contract, including claims
made by subcontractors for nonpayment, including without limitation the payment
of all consequential damages and attorney’s fees and other related costs and
expenses, however caused, regardless of whether the allegations are false,
fraudulent, or groundless, and regardless of any negligence of the City or its
officers, employees, or authorized volunteers (including passive negligence),
except the sole negligence or willful misconduct or active negligence of the City or
its officials, officers, employees, or authorized volunteers.
3. Contractor’s defense and indemnity obligation herein includes, but is not limited to
damages, fines, penalties, attorney’s fees and costs arising from claims under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other federal or state disability access or
discrimination laws arising from Contractor’s Work during the course of
construction of the improvements or after the Work is complete, as the result of
defects or negligence in Contractor’s construction of the improvements.
4. Any and all actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, fines, penalties or
liabilities, in law or equity, of every kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of,
resulting from, or on account of the violation of any governmental law or regulation,
compliance with which is the responsibility of Contractor;
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5. Any and all losses, expenses, damages (including damages to the Work itself),
attorney’s fees, and other costs, including all costs of defense which any of them
may incur with respect to the failure, neglect, or refusal of Contractor to faithfully
perform the Work and all of Contractor’s obligations under Contract. Such costs,
expenses, and damages shall include all costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred
by the indemnified parties in any lawsuit to which they are a party.
6. Contractor shall immediately defend, at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk,
with the counsel of the City choosing, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or
other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against the
City, its officials, officers, agents, employees and representatives. Contractor shall
pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against the
City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, employees and representatives, in
any such suit, action or other legal proceeding. Contractor shall reimburse the City,
its officials, officers, agents, employees and representatives for any and all legal
expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in
enforcing the indemnity herein provided. The only limitations on this provision shall
be those imposed by Civil Code section 2782.
7. The provisions of this Article shall survive the termination of this Contract
howsoever caused, and no payment, partial payment, or acceptance of occupancy
in whole or part of the Work shall waive or release any of the provisions of this
Article.
B. Insurance
1. Without limiting Contractor’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during
the term of this Contract, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described
below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
2. General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office
form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000
general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, and a
$4,000,000 completed operations aggregate. The policy must include contractual
liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance
at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury
and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in
connection with Work to be performed under this Contract, including coverage for
any owned, hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
4. Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Contractor may opt to utilize umbrella
or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Contractor may obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability
insurance policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set
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forth above, including commercial general liability, automotive liability and
employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and
conditions:
5. A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond in the event that any primary
insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or
in part for any reason;
(a) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; and
(b) Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
(c) Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary policies; and
(d) Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or
excess policies.
6. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor may maintain Workers’
Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least $1,000,000) for Contractor’s employees in accordance with
the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code. In addition,
Contractor shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’
Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 for all of the subcontractor’s
employees. Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance,
a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers.
7. Policy shall be provided for replacement value on an "all risk" basis for the
completed value of the project. There shall be no coinsurance penalty or
provisional limit provision in any such policy. Policy must include: (1) coverage for
any ensuing loss from faulty workmanship, Nonconforming Work, omission or
deficiency in design or specifications; (2) coverage against machinery accidents
and operational testing; (3) coverage for removal of debris, and insuring the
buildings, structures, machinery, equipment, materials, facilities, fixtures and all
other properties constituting a part of the Project; (4) Ordinance or law coverage
for contingent rebuilding, demolition, and increased costs of construction; (5)
transit coverage (unless insured by the supplier or receiving contractor), with sub-
limits sufficient to insure the full replacement value of any key equipment item; (6)
Ocean marine cargo coverage insuring any Project materials or supplies, if
applicable; (7) coverage with sub-limits sufficient to insure the full replacement
value of any property or equipment stored either on or off the Site or any staging
area. Such insurance shall be on a form acceptable to City to ensure adequacy of
terms and sub limits and shall be submitted to the City prior to commencement of
construction.
C. Other Provisions or Requirements
1. Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to City as
evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and
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endorsements must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement
of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at
all times during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete,
certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
2. Duration of Coverage. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property,
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder
by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Contractor must maintain general liability and umbrella or excess liability insurance
for as long as there is a statutory exposure to completed operations claims. The
City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall continue as additional
insureds under such policies.
3. Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by Contractor shall be primary and
any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be
required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be
satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any
umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision
that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the
benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called
upon to protect it as a named insured.
4. Products/Completed Operations Coverage. Products/completed operations
coverage shall extend a minimum of three (3) years after project completion.
Coverage shall be included on behalf of the insured for covered claims arising out
of the actions of independent contractors. If the insured is using subcontractors,
the Policy must include work performed “by or on behalf” of the insured. Policy
shall contain no language that would invalidate or remove the insurer’s duty to
defend or indemnify for claims or suits expressly excluded from coverage. Policy
shall specifically provide for a duty to defend on the part of the insurer. The City,
its officials, officers, agents, and employees, shall be included as additional
insureds under the Products and Completed Operations coverage.
5. City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under
this Contract does not comply with these requirements, or is canceled and not
replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by
Contractor, or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor
payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Contract.
6. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the
State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and
Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition
of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City’s Risk
Manager.
7. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant
to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City, its
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elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers, or shall
specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance
with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor
hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its elected or appointed
officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers and shall require similar
written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
8. Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor
of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
9. Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits
contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or
other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any
insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of
clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or
insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any
type. If the Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above,
the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained
by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
10. Notice of Cancellation. Contractor agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker
and insurers to provide to City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except
for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of
coverage for each required coverage.
11. Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile liability, and if applicable,
pollution liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the City and
its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional
insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any
excess/umbrella liability policies. Coverage shall be at least as broad as coverage
provided by ISO’s Owners, Lessees, or Contractors Additional Insured
Endorsement for the ongoing (i.e. ISO Form CG 20 10 07 04) and completed
operations (i.e. ISO Form CG 20 37 07 04) of Contractor.
12. Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of the coverages required
herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting
endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of
in writing.
13. Separation of Insureds. A severability of interest’s provision must apply for all
additional insureds ensuring that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to
each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect
to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability
exclusions.
14. Pass Through Clause. Contractor agrees to ensure that its sub-consultants, sub-
contractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought onto or
involved in the project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance
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coverage and endorsements required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor
and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such
coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Contractor
agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and
others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.
15. City’s Right to Revise Requirements. The City or its Risk Manager reserves the
right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types
of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written
notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the
Contractor, the City and Contractor may renegotiate Contractor’s compensation.
If the City reduces the insurance requirements, the change shall go into effect
immediately and require no advanced written notice.
16. Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and
approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be
eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be
considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
17. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of
claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor’s
performance under this Contract, and that involve or may involve coverage under
any of the required liability policies.
18. Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost
and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
19. Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or
damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety
of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which
the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where applicable, shall include,
but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment
and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and
subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges,
gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and
other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully
required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper
inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
ARTICLE 8. PREVAILING WAGES.
Contractor shall be required to pay the prevailing rate of wages in accordance with the Labor
Code which such rates shall be made available at the City’s Office or may be obtained online at
http://www.dir.ca.gov and which must be posted at the job site.
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ARTICLE 9. FALSE CLAIMS.
Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to the City, it may be considered fraud
and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that the False
Claims Act, California Government Code sections 12650, et seq., provides for civil penalties
where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include within
their scope false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless
disregard of the truth or falsity of the information. In the event the City seeks to recover penalties
pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorneys’
fees. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may the Contractor to an
administrative debarment proceeding wherein Contractor may be prevented from further bidding
on public contracts for a period of up to five (5) years.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been duly executed by the above-named parties, on
the day and year above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
LAURI AYLAIAN
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Grace L. Rocha Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
[***INSERT NAME OF CONTRACTOR***]
[IF CORPORATION, TWO SIGNATURES,
PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY OR TREASURER REQUIRED]
By:
Its:
Printed
Name:
[DELETE THE FOLLOWING SIGNATURE
LINE IF NOT REQUIRED]
By:
Its:
Printed
Name:
____________________________________
Contractor’s License Number and
Classification
____________________________________
DIR Registration Number
(CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE MUST BE
NOTARIZED AND CORPORATE
SEAL AFFIXED, IF APPLICABLE)
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END OF CONTRACT
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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BOND FORMS
Performance Bond
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert, a Charter City and municipal corporation, organized
under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) has awarded to
_________________________, (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) an agreement for
Contract No._________, (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in the
Contract Documents for the Project dated ________________, (hereinafter referred to as
“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms thereof
and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, ______________________, the undersigned Contractor and
________________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized
and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and
firmly bound unto the City in the sum of ___________________________ DOLLARS,
($____________), said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount
of the Contract, for which amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs,
executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract
Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and
performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their
intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one (1) year guarantee
of all materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials,
officers, employees, and authorized volunteers, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then
this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified therefore,
there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees including reasonable attorney’s
fees, incurred by the City in enforcing such obligation.
As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a
period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by the City, during which time if Contractor
shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the
City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship.
The obligations of Surety hereunder shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor
remains. Nothing herein shall limit the City’s rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under
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the Contract, law or equity, including, but not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure Section
337.15.
Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the Contract
Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or shall
promptly, at the City’s option:
i. Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in
the Contract Documents; or
ii. Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and
conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such
bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient
funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract
price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
iii. Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with California
law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of
completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other
costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the
contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to
Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any
amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs
pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which may be
proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.
Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid from
Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default,
notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the
Project.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be performed
thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of
any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents
or to the Project.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20___.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium
charges is $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)
THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety) ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
(Name and Address of Agent or ___________________________________________
Representative for service of ___________________________________________
process in California, if different ___________________________________________
from above)
(Telephone number of Surety ___________________________________________
and Agent or Representative for
service of process in California)
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
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and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
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and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of Attorney to
local representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
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END OF PERFORMANCE BOND
Payment Bond (Labor and Materials).
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert, a Charter City and municipal corporation organized and
operating under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action
taken or a resolution passed ___________________ , 20_____, has awarded to
________________________ hereinafter designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work
described as follows: Contract No.____________ (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in the
Contract Documents for the Project dated ________________, (hereinafter referred to as
“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract; providing
that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions,
provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work
contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for amounts due
under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld,
and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of said
Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety on this bond will
pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety, are held
and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of ______________ Dollars ($___________)
lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be
made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its subcontractors,
heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of the persons named
in Civil Code Section 9100, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or other supplies, used in,
upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor
thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to
work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld,
and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise Tax Board from the
wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to Revenue and Taxation
Code Section 18663, with respect to such work and labor the Surety or Sureties will pay for the
same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified, and also, in case suit is
brought upon this bond, all litigation expenses incurred by the City in such suit, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and investigation expenses.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 9100 so as
to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or released
from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance, addition,
alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement pertaining
or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining or relating
to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or modification of
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any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or relating to any
scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or attempted
rescission or attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions
precedent or subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants
otherwise entitled to recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any
fraud practiced by any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that
this bond be construed most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose
benefit such bond is given, and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to
those for whose benefit such bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between
the owner or the City and original contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond,
but the sole conditions of recovery shall be that claimant is a person described in Civil Code
Section 9100, and has not been paid the full amount of his claim.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract to be performed thereunder, shall in any way
affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of Contract, including but not limited to, the provisions
of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
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and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-Attorney to local
representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
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END OF PAYMENT BOND
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 -TERMS; DEFINITIONS
1.1 Defined Terms
A. Whenever used in the Contract Documents and printed with initial capital letters, the
terms listed below will have the meanings indicated which are applicable to both the
singular and plural thereof. In addition to terms specifically defined below, terms with
initial capital letters in the Contract Documents include references to identified
articles and paragraphs, and the titles of other documents or forms.
1. Act of God – An earthquake of magnitude of 3.5 or higher on the Richter scale or
a tidal wave.
2. Addenda -- Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the submission of Bids
which clarify, correct, or change the Contract Documents.
3. Additional Work -- New or unforeseen work will be classified as “Additional Work”
when the Engineer determines that it is not covered by the Contract.
4. Applicable Laws -- The laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, codes, regulations,
permits, and licenses of any kind, issued by local, state or federal governmental
authorities or private authorities with jurisdiction (including utilities), to the extent
they apply to the Work.
5. Bid -- The offer or proposal of a Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting
forth the prices and other terms for the Work to be performed.
6. Bid Guarantee -- The Bid Bond, cashier’s check, or certified check to be made by
the Bidder, which is to accompany the Bid as a guaranty of good faith to enter into
a written contract.
7. Bidder -- The individual or entity who submits a Bid directly to the City.
8. Change Order (“CO”) -- A document that authorizes an addition, deletion, or
revision in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times,
issued on or after the Effective Date of the Contract, in accordance with the
Contract Documents and in the form contained in the Contract Documents.
9. Change Order Request (“COR”) -- A request made by the Contractor for an
adjustment in the Contract Price and/or Contract Times as the result of a
Contractor-claimed change to the Work. This term may also be referred to as a
Change Order Proposal (“COP”), or Request for Change (“RFC”).
10. City’s Representative – The City of Palm Desert, and acting through properly
authorized agents, such as the Engineer or such other agents acting within the
scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. Also sometimes referred to as
the “City’s Representative” or “Representative” in the Contract Documents. The
terms the City and Owner may be used interchangeably
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11. Claim -- A demand or assertion by the City or Contractor seeking an adjustment of
Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, or other relief with respect to the terms
of the Contract. A demand for money or services by a third party is not a Claim.
12. Contract -- The entire integrated written agreement between the City and
Contractor concerning the Work. “Contract” may be used interchangeably with
“Agreement” in the Contract Documents. The Contract supersedes prior
negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral, and includes
all Contract Documents.
13. Contract Documents -- The documents listed in the Contract for Construction.
Some documents provided by the City to the Bidders and Contractor, including but
not limited to reports and drawings of subsurface and physical conditions are not
Contract Documents.
14. Contract Price -- Amount to be paid by the City to the Contractor as full
compensation for the performance of the Contract and completion of the Work,
subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, and
including all applicable taxes and costs.
15. Contract Time -- The number of days or the dates stated in the Contract
Documents to: achieve defined milestones, if any; and to complete the Work so
that it is ready for final payment.
16. Contractor -- The individual or entity with which the City has contracted for
performance of the Work.
17. Contractor’s Designated On-Site Representative -- The Contractor’s Designated
On-Site Representative will be identified by the Contractor and shall not be
changed without prior written consent of the City.
18. Day -- A calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the next midnight.
19. Defective Work -- Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty, or deficient; or that does not
conform to the Contract Documents; or that does not meet the requirements of any
inspection, reference standard, test, or approval referenced in the Contract
Documents.
20. Demobilization -- The complete dismantling and removal by the Contractor of all
of the Contractor’s temporary facilities, equipment, and personnel at the Site.
21. Drawings -- That part of the Contract Documents prepared by of the Engineer of
Record which graphically shows the scope, extent, and character of the Work to
be performed by Contractor. Shop Drawings and other Contractor Submittals are
not Drawings as so defined.
22. Effective Date of the Contract -- The date indicated in the Contract on which it
becomes effective, but if no such date is indicated, it means the date on which the
Contract is signed and delivered by the last of the two parties to sign and deliver.
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23. Engineer -- Whenever not qualified, shall mean the City Engineer or the Engineer
authorized to act for and in behalf of the City, acting either directly or through
properly authorized agents, such agents acting severally within the scope of the
particular duties entrusted to them.
24. Hazardous Waste -- The term “Hazardous Waste” shall have the meaning provided
in Section 104 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. § 6903) as amended
from time to time, or any substance or material identified as hazardous under any
state or federal statute governing handling, disposal and/or cleanup of any such
substance or material, whichever is more restrictive.
25. Holiday – Holidays occur on:
New Year’s Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Day – Third Monday in January
President’s Day – Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran’s Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve – December 24
Christmas Day - December 25
New Year’s Eve – December 31
If any Holiday listed above falls on a Saturday, Saturday and the preceding Friday are
both Holidays. If the Holiday should fall on a Sunday, Sunday and the following Monday
are both Holidays.
26. Notice of Award -- The written notice by the City to the Successful Bidder stating
that upon timely compliance by the Successful Bidder with the conditions
precedent listed therein, the City will sign and deliver the Contract.
27. Notice of Completion -- The form which may be executed by the City constituting
final acceptance of the Project.
28. Notice to Proceed -- A written notice given by the City to Contractor fixing the date
on which the Contractor may proceed with the Work and when Contract Times will
commence to run.
29. Project -- The total construction of which the Work to be performed under the
Contract Documents may be the whole, or a part.
30. Record Drawings – The record set of as-builts prepared by the Contractor during
the Work in accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions.
31. Recyclable Waste Materials -- Materials removed from the Site which are required
to be diverted to a recycling center rather than an area landfill. Recyclable Waste
Materials include, but are not limited to, asphalt, concrete, brick, concrete block,
and rock.
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32. Sample -- A physical example furnished by the Contractor to illustrate materials,
equipment or workmanship; to establish standards by which the Work will be
judged.
33. Schedule of Submittals -- A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, of
required submittals and the time requirements to facilitate scheduled performance
of related construction activities.
34. Shop Drawings -- All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data
or information which are specifically prepared or assembled by or for Contractor
and submitted by Contractor to illustrate some portion of the Work.
35. Site -- Lands or areas indicated in the Contract Documents as being furnished by
the City upon which the Work is to be performed, including rights-of-way and
easements for access thereto, and such other lands furnished by the City which
are designated for the use of Contractor.
36. Specifications -- That part of the Contract Documents consisting of written
requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship as
applied to the Work, and certain administrative requirements and procedural
matters applicable thereto.
37. Stop Payment Notice -- A written notice as defined in Civil Code section 8044.
38. Subcontractor -- An individual or entity other than a Contractor having a contract
with any other entity than the City for performance of any portion of the Work at
the Site.
39. Submittal -- Written and graphic information and physical samples prepared and
supplied by the Contractor demonstrating various portions of the Work.
40. Successful Bidder -- The responsible Bidder submitting a responsive Bid to whom
the City makes an award.
41. Supplier -- A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, material man, or vendor
having a direct contract with Contractor or with any Subcontractor to furnish
materials or equipment used in the performance of the Work or to be incorporated
in the Work.
42. Underground Facilities -- All underground pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires,
manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels, or other such facilities or attachments, and any
encasements containing such facilities, including those that convey electricity,
gases, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications,
cable television, water, wastewater, storm water, other liquids or chemicals, or
traffic or other control systems.
43. Unit Price Work -- Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices as provided by
the Contractor in its Bid or as adjusted in accordance with the Contract Documents.
44. Warranty -- A guarantee provided to the City by the Contractor that the Work will
remain free of defects and suitable for its intended use for the period required by
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the Contract Documents or the longest period permitted by the law of this state,
whichever is longer.
45. Work -- The entire construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof
required to be provided under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the
result of performing or providing all labor, services, and documentation necessary
to produce such construction, and furnishing, installing, and incorporating all
materials and equipment into such construction, all as required by the Contract
Documents.
1.2 Terminology.
A. The words and terms below are not defined but, when used in the Contract
Documents, have the indicated meaning.
1. The word “furnish,” when used in connection with services, materials, or
equipment, shall mean to supply and deliver said services, materials, or equipment
to the Site (or some other specified location) ready for use or installation and in
usable or operable condition.
2. The word “install,” when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,
shall mean to put into use or place in final position said services, materials, or
equipment complete and ready for intended use.
3. The words “perform” or “provide,” when used in connection with services,
materials, or equipment, shall mean to furnish and install said services, materials,
or equipment complete and ready for intended use.
4. Regardless of whether “furnish,” “install,” “perform,” or “provide” is used in
connection with services, materials, or equipment, an obligation of Contractor is
implied.
B. Unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, words or phrases that have a
well-known technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used in the
Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meaning.
ARTICLE 2 -PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.1 Delivery of Contract Documents
A. Within ten (10) Days after receipt of the Notice of Award and before the City will
execute the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish and file with the City a signed
Contract and the necessary Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Certificates of
Insurance and Endorsements, as well as any other documents specified in the
Contract Documents.
2.2 Bonds
A. Contractor shall submit the bonds on the forms provided with the Contract
Documents, duly executed by a responsible corporate surety admitted to transact
surety business in the State of California, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure
section 995.120, and listed in the United States Department of the Treasury circular
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entitled "Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on
Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies," authorized to do
business in the State of California and acceptable to the City conditioned upon the
faithful performance by the Contractor of all requirements of the Contract
Documents. Each of the bonds shall be in a sum no less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the Contract Price. Bonds shall be delivered to the City within ten (10)
Days after receipt of the Notice of Award and before execution of the Contract by
the City.
2.3 Evidence of Insurance
A. Prior to commencing any Work but no later than ten (10) Days after receipt of the
Notice of Award, the Contractor shall submit or cause to be submitted any and all
Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements, showing that the Contractor has the
required insurance, to the attention of the City. Such insurance is to be provided at
the sole cost and expense of the Contractor. No Work shall be performed until all of
the required insurance has been received and approved.
2.4 Execution of the Contract
A. Upon receipt of the required Contract Documents, the City will execute the Contract,
establishing the Effective Date of the Contract.
2.5 Contractor’s Failure to Perform
A. Should Contractor fail to comply with timelines provided above, the City shall retain
the right to enforce and collect on the Contractor’s Bid Guarantee, rescind award to
the Contractor and award the Contract to the next lowest responsive, responsible
bidder as determined by the City. If the City elects to accept bonds and insurance
submitted late, the Contract Times will begin to run as of the date stated in the Notice
to Proceed. However, the number of days beyond the original ten (10) Days it took
to receive the properly executed Contract and related items may be deducted from
the Contract Times.
2.6 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed
A. The City will not issue a Notice to Proceed until after the Effective Date of the Contract.
Work shall commence within ten (10) Days of the date stated in the Notice to Proceed.
The Contract Times begin to run on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. No
Work shall be done at the Site prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
2.7 Copies of Documents
A. Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, at least (1) copy of the Contract
Documents. Additional copies may be obtained at cost of reproduction. Contractor
shall maintain a clean, undamaged set of Contract Documents, including Submittals,
at the Project site.
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2.8 Substitution Requests, Schedule of Submittals, and Schedule
A. Substitution Requests. Within thirty-five (35) days of Contract award (unless
otherwise specified in the Contract Documents), Contractor shall provide all
substitution requests as further described in Section 00 72 00, Article 6.4.
B. Schedule. Within ten (10) days after the issuance of the Notice of Proceed (unless
otherwise specified in the Contract Documents), the Contractor shall submit a
construction schedule that conforms with the requirements of Section 00 72 00,
Article 8.2.
2.9 Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives.
A. Before any Work at the Site is started, a conference attended by the City, Contractor,
Engineer, and others as appropriate will be held to establish a working
understanding among the parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules
referred to herein, procedures for handling Submittals and Shop Drawings,
processing applications for payment, and maintaining required records.
B. At this conference the City and Contractor each shall designate, in writing, a specific
individual to act as its authorized representative with respect to the services and
responsibilities under the Contract. Such individuals shall have the authority to
transmit instructions, receive information, render decisions relative to the Contract,
and otherwise act on behalf of each respective party.
2.10 RESERVED.
2.11 Mobilization
A. When a Bid item is included in the Bid Schedule for mobilization, the costs of Work
in advance of construction operations and not directly attributable to any specific bid
item will be included in the progress estimate. When no bid item is provided for
mobilization payment for such costs will be deemed to be included in the other items
of the Work.
B. Payment for mobilization based on the lump sum provided in the Bid Schedule, shall
constitute full compensation for all such Work. The lump sum price provided for
mobilization shall not be more than 10% of the Total Bid Price. No payment for
mobilization will be made until all of the listed items have been completed to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. The scope of the Work included under mobilization
shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following principal items:
1. Obtaining and paying for all bonds, insurance, and permits.
2. Moving on to the Project Site of all Contractor’s plant and equipment required for
the first month’s operations and removing said plant and equipment upon
completion of the Project.
3. Installing temporary construction power, wiring, and lighting facilities, as
applicable.
4. Establishing fire protection system, as applicable.
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5. Developing and installing a construction water supply, as applicable.
6. Providing and maintaining the field office trailers for the Contractor, if necessary,
and the Engineer (if specified), complete, with all specified furnishings and utility
services.
7. Providing on-site sanitary facilities and potable water facilities as specified per Cal-
OSHA and these Contract Documents.
8. Furnishing, installing, and maintaining all storage buildings or sheds required for
temporary storage of products, equipment, or materials that have not yet been
installed in the Work. All such storage shall meet manufacturer’s specified storage
requirements, and the specific provisions of the specifications, including
temperature and humidity control, if recommended by the manufacturer, and for
all security.
9. Arranging for and erection of Contractor’s work and storage yard.
10. Posting all OSHA required notices and establishment of safety programs per Cal-
OSHA and prevailing wage documents.
11. Full-time presence of Contractor’s superintendent at the job Site as required
herein, coordination of concurrent work with other Contractors, meetings, and
Record Drawings.
12. Submittal of construction schedule, Submittals, and Shop Drawings as required by
the Contract Documents.
C. Payments for mobilization will be made as follows:
1. When the monthly partial payment estimate of the amount earned, not including
the amount earned for mobilization, is five percent (5%) or more of the original
Contract Price, fifty percent (50%) of the contract item price for mobilization or five
percent (5%) of the original Contract Price, whichever is less, will be included in
the estimate for payment.
2. When the monthly partial payment estimate of the amount earned, not including
the amount earned for mobilization, is 10 percent (10%) or more of the original
Contract Price, the total amount earned for mobilization shall be seventy-five
percent (75%) of the contract item price for mobilization or seven and a half percent
(7.5%) of the original Contract Price, whichever is less, and that amount will be
included in the estimate for payment.
3. When the monthly partial payment estimate of the amount earned, not including
the amount earned for mobilization, is twenty percent (20%) or more of the
original Contract Price, the total amount earned form mobilization shall be ninety-
five percent (95%) of the contract item price for mobilization or nine and a half
percent (9.5%) of the original Contract Price, whichever is lesser, and that amount
will be included in the estimate for payment.
4. When the monthly partial payment estimate of the amount earned, not including
the amount earned for mobilization, is fifty (50) percent or more of the original
Contract Price, the total amount earned for mobilization shall be one hundred (100)
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percent of the contract item price for mobilization or ten (10) percent of the original
Contract Amount, whichever is lesser, and that amount will be included in the
estimate for payment.
5. Mobilization shall be measured and paid for at the contract lump sum price and
shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment
and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in mobilization as specified
herein and in accordance with the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 3 -CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; INTENT
3.1 Examination of Drawings, Specifications, and Site of Work
A. Examination of Contract Documents; Site. Before commencing any portion of the
Work, Contractor shall again carefully examine all applicable Contract Documents,
the Project Site, and other information given to Contractor as to materials and
methods of construction and other Project requirements. Contractor shall
immediately notify the Engineer of any potential error, inconsistency, ambiguity,
conflict, or lack of detail or explanation. If Contractor performs, permits, or causes
the performance of any Work which is in error, inconsistent or ambiguous, or not
sufficiently detailed or explained, Contractor shall bear any and all resulting costs,
including, without limitation, the cost of correction. In no case shall the Contractor
or any Subcontractor proceed with Work if uncertain as to the applicable
requirements.
B. Additional Instructions. After notification of any error, inconsistency, ambiguity,
conflict, or lack of detail or explanation, the Engineer will provide any required
additional instructions, by means of drawings or other written direction, necessary
for proper execution of Work.
C. Quality of Parts, Construction and Finish. All parts of the Work shall be of the best
quality of their respective kinds and the Contractor must use all diligence to inform
itself fully as to the required construction and finish.
D. Contractor’s Variation from Contract Document Requirements. If it is found that the
Contractor has varied from the requirements of the Contract Documents including
the requirement to comply with all Applicable Laws, the Engineer may at any time,
before or after completion of the Work, order the improper Work removed, remade
or replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.
3.2 Intent of Contract Documents
A. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by any one will be
binding as if required by all. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a
functionally complete Project (or part thereof) to be constructed in accordance with
the Contract Documents. Any labor, documentation, services, materials, or
equipment that reasonably may be inferred from the Contract Documents or from
prevailing custom or trade usage as being required to produce the indicated result
will be provided whether or not specifically called for, at no additional cost to the City.
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B. The Contractor shall furnish, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents,
all materials, implements, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies and labor
necessary to the prosecution and completion of the Project.
C. Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued by the
Engineer as provided in these General Conditions.
D. If utilities to equipment/fixtures are not shown but are necessary to operate the
equipment/fixtures, the utilities service installation is considered to be part of the
Work. The implied Work will conform to the appropriate sections of the Contract
Documents.
E. Organization of the Contract Documents into divisions, sections, and articles, and
arrangement of drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing Work among
Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of Work to be performed by any trade.
3.3 Reference Standards.
A. Standards, Specifications, Codes, Laws, and Regulations.
1. Reference to federal specifications, federal standards, other standards,
specifications, manuals, or codes of any technical society, organization, or
association, or to Applicable Laws, whether such reference be specific or by
implication, shall mean the standard, specification, manual, code, or Applicable
Laws in effect at the time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the
Contract if there were no Bids), except as may be otherwise specifically stated in
the Contract Documents.
2. No provision of any such standard, specification, manual, or code, or any
instruction of a Supplier, shall be effective to change the duties or responsibilities
of the City, Contractor, or any of their Subcontractors, consultants, agents, or
employees, from those set forth in the Contract Documents. No such provision or
instruction shall be effective to assign to the City, or any of their officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, any duty
or authority to supervise or direct the performance of the Work or any duty or
authority to undertake responsibility inconsistent with the provisions of the Contract
Documents.
3. Copies of Caltrans Standard Specifications may be obtained from the State of
California - Department of Transportation Central Publication Distribution Unit,
6002 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95819.
4. Copies of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook” may
be obtained from Building News, Incorporated, 990 Park Center Drive, Suite E,
Vista, California 92081, 888-264-2665, www.bnibooks.com.
3.4 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies; Order of Precedence.
A. Reporting Discrepancies.
1. The Contract Documents are intended to be fully cooperative and complementary.
Before undertaking each part of the Work, Contractor shall carefully study and
compare the Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures therein
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and all applicable field measurements. Contractor shall promptly report in writing
to the City any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy which Contractor
discovers, should have discovered, or has actual knowledge of, and shall obtain a
written interpretation or clarification from the City before proceeding with any Work
affected thereby. If, during the performance of the Work, Contractor discovers any
conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy within the Contract Documents, or
between the Contract Documents and (i) any Applicable Law, (ii) any standard,
specification, manual, or code, or (iii) any instruction of any Supplier, then
Contractor shall promptly submit a written Request for Information (RFI) to the City.
Contractor shall not proceed with the Work affected thereby (except in an
emergency) until an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents has
been issued by one of the methods indicated in the Contract Documents, and any
Work performed by Contractor before receipt of an amendment or supplement
shall be at Contractor’s own risk.
B. Order of Precedence.
1. In case of conflicts between the Contract Documents, the order of precedence
shall be as follows:
a. Permits from other agencies as may be required by law
b. Change Orders, most recent first
c. Contract
d. Addenda, most recent first
e. Special Conditions
f. Specifications
g. Construction Plans and Drawings (Contract Drawings)
h. General Conditions
i. Instructions to Bidders
j. Notice Inviting Bids
k. Contractor’s Bid (Bid Forms)
l. Standard Plans of the City of Palm Desert, latest edition
m. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook”, latest
edition (Sections 1-9 Excluded)
n. Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, latest edition
o. Caltrans Standard Specifications, latest edition (Division 1 Excluded)
p. Caltrans Standard Plans, latest edition
q. California Manual on Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways
(CAMUTCD), latest edition
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r. Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, latest edition
s. Reference Documents
2. With reference to the Drawings the order of precedence shall be as follows:
a. Figures govern over scaled dimensions
b. Detail drawings govern over general drawings
c. Addenda/Change Order drawings govern over Drawings
d. Contract Drawings govern over Standard Drawings
e. Contract Drawings govern over Shop Drawings
3. Notwithstanding the orders of precedence established above, in the event of
conflicts, the higher standard, higher quality and most expensive shall always
apply.
3.5 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents.
A. The Contract Documents may be amended to provide for additions, deletions, and
revisions in the Work or to modify the terms and conditions thereof only by Change
Order or written amendment to the Contract duly executed by the parties.
B. The requirements of the Contract Documents may be supplemented, and minor
variations and deviations in the Work may be authorized at no cost to the City, by
one or more of the following ways:
1. The City’s review of a Submittal, Shop Drawing, Sample or substitution request
without exception (subject to the provisions of the Contract Documents); or
2. The City’s issuance of a response to an RFI.
C. However, no review or RFI response will reduce or modify the Contractor’s obligation
to fully satisfy and comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
3.6 Reuse of Documents.
A. Contractor and any Subcontractor or Supplier shall not:
1. have or acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings,
Specifications, or other documents (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or
bearing the seal of Engineer of Record or its consultants, including electronic
media editions; or
2. reuse any such Drawings, Specifications, other documents, or copies thereof on
extensions of the Project or any other project without written consent of the City
and Engineer of Record and specific written verification or adaptation by Engineer
of Record.
B. The prohibitions of this Article will survive final payment, or termination of the
Contract. Nothing herein shall preclude Contractor from retaining copies of the
Contract Documents for record purposes.
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ARTICLE 4 -– INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE
Contractor shall provide indemnification and defense as set forth in the Contract.
ARTICLE 5 -CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES; REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Applicable Laws
A. Contractor shall give all notices required by and shall comply with all Applicable Laws
applicable to the performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly
required by Applicable Laws, neither the City nor the City’s Representative shall be
responsible for monitoring Contractor’s compliance with any Applicable Laws. If
Contractor performs any Work knowing or having reason to know that it is contrary
to Applicable Laws, Contractor shall bear all claims, costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys,
and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs)
arising out of or relating to such Work.
5.2 Permits and Licenses
A. Permits and licenses necessary for prosecution of the Work shall be secured and
paid for by Contractor, including, but not limited to, excavation permit, for plumbing,
mechanical and electrical work and for operations in or over public streets or right of
way under jurisdiction of public agencies other than the City, unless otherwise
specified in the Contract Documents.
B. The Contractor shall arrange and pay for all off-site inspection of the Work related to
permits and licenses, including certification, required by the specifications, drawings,
or by governing authorities, except for such off-site inspections delineated as the
City’s responsibility pursuant to the Contract Documents.
C. Before acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall submit all licenses, permits,
certificates of inspection and required approvals to the City.
5.3 Taxes
A. Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be
paid in accordance with the Applicable Laws of the place of the Project which are
applicable during the performance of the Work. In accordance with Revenue and
Taxation Code section 107.6, the Contract Documents may create a possessory
interest subject to personal property taxation for which Contractor will be
responsible.
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5.4 Traffic Control
N/A
5.5 Safety
A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all safety precautions and programs in
connection with the Work. Such responsibility does not relieve Subcontractors of
their responsibility for the safety of persons or property in the performance of their
work, nor for compliance with applicable safety laws. Contractor shall comply with
all Applicable Laws relating to the safety of persons or property, or to the protection
of persons or property from damage, injury, or loss; and shall erect and maintain all
necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor shall notify owners
of adjacent property and of Underground Facilities and other utility owners when
prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in the
protection, removal, relocation, and replacement of their property.
B. The Contractor shall maintain emergency first aid treatment for his employees which
complies with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. §
651 et seq.), and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Industrial Relations Division
1, Department of Industrial Relations, Chapter 4. The Contractor shall ensure the
availability of emergency medical services for its employees in accordance with
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1512. The Contractor shall submit
an Illness and Injury Prevention Program and a Project Site specific safety program
to the City prior to beginning Work. Contractor shall maintain a confined space
program that meets or exceeds the City’s standards. Contractor needs to make
themselves aware of the City’s safety policies and procedures, and shall meet or
exceed all City standards in areas where the City must enter to perform inspections.
C. Hazard Communication Programs. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating
any exchange of material safety data sheets or other hazard communication
information required to be made available to or exchanged between or among
employers at the Site in accordance with Applicable Laws.
5.6 Hazardous Materials
A. The City shall not be responsible for any Hazardous Waste brought to the site by the
Contractor. If the Contractor: (i) introduces and/or discharges a Hazardous Waste
onto the site in a manner not specified by the Contract Documents; and/or (ii)
disturbs a Hazardous Material identified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor
shall hire a qualified remediation contractor at Contractor’s sole cost to eliminate the
condition as soon as possible. Under no circumstance shall the Contractor perform
Work for which it is not qualified. The City, in its sole discretion, may require the
Contractor to retain at Contractor’s cost an independent testing laboratory.
B. If the Contractor encounters a Hazardous Waste which may cause foreseeable injury
or damage, Contractor shall immediately: (i) secure or otherwise isolate such
condition; (ii) stop all Work in connection with such material or substance (except in
an emergency situation); and (iii) notify the City (and promptly thereafter confirm
such notice in writing).
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C. Subject to Contractor’s compliance with this Article 5.6(B), the City shall verify the
presence or absence of the Hazardous Waste reported by the Contractor, except as
qualified under Article 5.6(A) and Article 5.6(B) in the event such material or
substance is found to be present, verify that the levels of the hazardous material are
below OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels and below levels which would classify
the material as a state of California or federal hazardous waste. When the material
falls below such levels, Work in the affected area shall resume upon direction by the
City.
D. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against claims,
damages, losses and expenses, arising from a Hazardous Waste on the Project Site,
if such Hazardous Waste exceeded OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels or levels
which would classify the material as a state of California or federal hazardous waste,
and was either i) shown on the Contract Documents or information available to
bidders; or (ii) brought to the site by Contractor. Nothing in this paragraph shall
obligate the Contractor to indemnify the City in the event of the sole or active
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents, or employees.
5.7 Sanitary Facilities.
A. Contractor shall provide sanitary temporary toilet buildings and hand washing
facilities for the use of all workers. All toilets and hand washing facilities shall comply
with local codes and ordinances. Toilets shall be placed inside sealed secondary
containment devices installed on a flat, level surface. Accumulated liquids in the
secondary containment devices shall be properly removed and legally disposed
without spillage onto the ground. Toilets shall be kept supplied with toilet paper and
shall have workable door fasteners. Toilets and hand washing facilities shall be
serviced no less than once weekly and shall be present in a quantity of not less than
1 per 20 workers as required by Cal/OSHA regulations. The toilets and hand
washing facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. Use of toilet
and hand washing facilities in the Work under construction shall not be permitted.
Any other sanitary facilities required by Cal/OSHA shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor.
5.11 Environmental Quality Protection
A. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state, and
local environmental rules and regulations. Any infractions of said rules and
regulations by the Contractor during the term of the Contract, which result in
penalties, will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The City operates under a
number of environmental permits issued by various agencies. If due to an action,
inaction, or negligence by the Contractor, the City becomes subject to non-
compliance penalties, the cost of such penalties shall be borne by the Contractor.
B. The Contractor shall exercise care to preserve the natural landscape and
vegetation, and shall conduct operations so as to prevent unnecessary destruction,
scarring, or defacing of the natural surroundings in the vicinity of the Work.
Movement of crews and equipment within the rights-of-way and over routes provided
for access to the Work shall be performed in a manner to prevent damage to
property. When no longer required, construction roads shall be restored to original
contours. Upon completion of the Work, and following removal of construction
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facilities and required cleanup, land used for construction purposes and not required
for the completed installation shall be scarified and regraded, as required, so that all
surfaces are left in a condition that will facilitate natural revegetation, provide for
proper drainage, and prevent erosion.
C. If, in the performance of the Work, evidence of the possible occurrence of any
Federally listed threatened or endangered plant or animal is discovered, the
Contractor shall notify the City Representative immediately, giving the location and
nature of the findings. Written confirmation of the evidence, location and nature of
the findings shall be forwarded to City within two (2) Days. The Contractor shall
immediately cease all construction activities in the immediate area of the discovery
to the extent necessary to protect the endangered plant or animal. If directed by the
City Representative, Contractor will refrain from working in the immediate area,
suspend the Work in its entirety, or alter its performance to ensure full compliance
with all applicable permits, laws and regulations. Any City directed changes to the
Work as a result of a siting will be pursuant to the Contract Documents. Any costs
or delays incurred by City or the Contractor due to unreasonable or false notification
of an endangered plant or animal will be borne by the Contractor.
D. If, in the performance of the Work, Contractor should unearth cultural resources (for
example, human remains, animal bones, stone tools, artifacts and/or midden
deposits) through excavation, grading, watering or other means, the Contractor shall
notify the construction/archeological monitor and/or the City Representative
immediately, giving the location and nature of the findings. Written confirmation of
the evidence, location and nature of the findings shall be forwarded to the
construction/archeological monitor and/or City within two (2) Days. The Contractor
shall immediately cease all construction activities in the immediate area of the
discovery to the extent necessary to protect the cultural resource. If directed by the
City Representative, Contractor will refrain from working in the immediate area,
suspend the Work in its entirety, or re-sequence and/or alter its performance to
ensure full compliance with all applicable permits, laws and regulations. Should the
presence of cultural resources be confirmed, the Contractor will assist the City
Representative and the construction/archeological monitor in the preparation and
implementation of a data recovery plan. The Contractor shall provide such
cooperation and assistance as may be necessary to preserve the cultural resources
for removal or other disposition. Any City directed changes to the Work as a result
of the cultural resource will be pursuant to the Contract Documents. Should
Contractor, without permission, injure, destroy, excavate, appropriate, or remove
any cultural resource on or adjacent to the Site, it will be subject to disciplinary action,
arrest and penalty under applicable law. The Contractor shall be principally
responsible for all costs of mitigation and/or restoration of cultural resources related
to the unauthorized actions identified above. Contractor shall be required to pay for
unauthorized damage and mitigation costs to cultural resources (historical and
archeological resources) as a result of unauthorized activities that damage cultural
resources and shall indemnify City pursuant to the Contract Documents.
5.12 Excessive Noise
A. Contractor shall use only such equipment on the Work and in such state of repair so
that the emission of sound therefrom is within the noise tolerance level of that
equipment as established by Cal/OSHA. Contractor shall comply with the most
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restrictive of the following: (1) local sound control and noise level rules, regulations
and ordinances and (2) the requirements contained in these Contract Documents,
including hours of operation requirements.
B. No internal combustion engine shall be operated on the Project without a muffler of
the type recommended by the manufacturer. Should any muffler or other control
device sustain damage or be determined to be ineffective or defective, the
Contractor shall promptly remove the equipment and shall not return said equipment
to the job until the device is repaired or replaced. Said noise and vibration level
requirements shall apply to all equipment on the job or related to the job, including
but not limited to, trucks, transit mixers or transit equipment that may or may not be
owned by the Contractor.
C. A maximum noise level limit of eighty-five (85) decibels at a distance of fifty (50) feet
shall apply to all construction equipment on or related to the Project whether owned
by the Contractor or not. The use of excessively loud warning signals shall be
avoided except in those cases required for the protection of personnel. The use of
generators or other mechanical devices between the hours 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
shall not be permitted unless approved by the Engineer.
D. The noise level requirement shall apply to the equipment on the job or related to the
job, including but not limited to trucks, transit mixers or transient equipment that may
or may not be owned by the Contractor. The use of loud sound signals shall be
avoided in favor of light warnings except those required by safety laws for the
protection of personnel.
E. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be
considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of Work
involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
5.13 Diversion of Recyclable Waste Material
A. In compliance with the applicable City’s waste reduction and recycling efforts,
Contractor shall divert all Recyclable Waste Materials to appropriate recycling
centers as required for compliance with the local jurisdiction’s waste diversion
ordinances. Contractor is liable and responsible for any illegal dumping activities for
any and all materials generated at the Site.
B. Contractor shall, at a minimum, segregate the following materials generated by this
Project and shall haul, or have the material hauled, to recycling, composting or other
properly permitted diversion facilities: dirt; sod; grass; wood; concrete (with and
without rebar); masonry; landscape irrigation piping and fittings; asphalt; gravel; and
rock.
C. Contractor will be required to submit weight tickets and written proof of diversion with
its monthly progress payment requests. Contractor shall complete and execute any
certification forms required by the City or other applicable agencies to document
Contractor’s compliance with these diversion requirements. All costs incurred for
these waste diversion efforts shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
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5.14 RESERVED.
5.15 Contractor’s Supervision.
A. Contractor shall continuously keep at the Project site, a competent and experienced
full-time Project superintendent acceptable to the City. Superintendent must be able
to proficiently speak, read and write in English and shall have the authority to make
decisions on behalf of the Contractor. Contractor shall continuously provide efficient
supervision of the Project.
5.16 Workers.
A. Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among its
employees. Contractor shall not employ on the Project any unfit person or any one
not skilled in the Work assigned to him or her.
B. Any person in the employ of the Contractor whom the City may deem incompetent
or unfit shall be dismissed from the Work and shall not be employed on this Project.
5.17 Independent Contractors.
A. Contractor shall be an independent contractor for the City and not an employee.
Contractor understands and agrees that it and all of its employees shall not be
considered officers, employees, or agents of the City and are not entitled to benefits
of any kind normally provided employees of the City, including but not limited to,
state unemployment compensation or workers’ compensation. Contractor assumes
full responsibility for the acts and omissions of its employees or agents related to the
Work.
5.18 Verification of Employment Eligibility.
A. By executing the Contract, Contractor verifies that it fully complies with all
requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of
undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all
subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and consultants to comply with the same. Each
person executing this Contract on behalf of Contractor verifies that he or she is a
duly authorized officer of Contractor and that any of the following shall be grounds
for the City to terminate the Contract for cause: (1) failure of the Contractor or its
Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors or consultants to meet any of the requirements
provided for in this Article; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning
compliance with such requirements; or (3) failure to immediately remove from the
Work any person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.
5.19 Labor.
A. Hours of Work
1. As provided in Article 3 (commencing at section 1810), Chapter 1, Part 7, Division
2 of the Labor Code, Contractor stipulates that eight (8) hours of labor shall
constitute a legal day’s work. The time of service of any worker employed at any
time by the Contractor or by any subcontractor on any subcontract under this
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Contract upon the Work or upon any part of the Work contemplated by this
Contract is limited and restricted to eight (8) hours during any one calendar day
and 40 hours during any one calendar week, except as hereinafter provided.
Notwithstanding the provisions herein above set forth, work performed by
employees of Contractor in excess of eight (8) hours per day, and 40 hours during
any one week, shall be permitted upon this public work upon compensation for all
hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day at not less than one and one-
half times the basic rate of pay.
2. The Contractor and every Subcontractor shall keep an accurate record showing
the name of and actual hours worked each calendar day and each calendar week
by each worker employed in connection with the Work or any part of the Work
contemplated by this Contract. The record shall be kept open at all reasonable
hours to the inspection of the City and to the Division of Labor Law Enforcement,
Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California.
3. The Contractor shall pay to the City a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for
each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by the Contractor or by
any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or
permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day and 40 hours in
any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Article 3 (commencing at
section 1810), Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the Labor Code.
4. Any work necessary to be performed after regular working hours, or on Saturdays
and Sundays or other holidays, shall be performed without additional expense to
the City.
5. If Contractor gives notice of an inspection pursuant to the Contract Documents,
the City will provide inspection during normal working hours. Requested
inspections outside of normal working hours maybe charged to the Contractor as
reimbursable inspection time. Inspections on weekends requires a minimum of
two (2) Days’ notice for review and approval.
6. Unless otherwise approved by the City, the Contractor shall not perform
construction operations or maintenance of equipment outside the following hours
of operation for this Project:
May 1 through September 30
Weekdays (MTWTF): 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Weekends (Saturday): 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Weekends (Sunday): No Work
Holidays (Observed by City): No Work
October 1 through April 30
Weekdays (MTWTF): 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Weekends (Saturday): 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Weekends (Sunday): No Work
Holidays (Observed by City): No Work
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Failure to observe these work hours may result in a citation being issued to the
offenders by the police department.
B. Payroll Records; Labor Compliance
1. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1776, Contractor and all subcontractors shall
maintain weekly certified payroll records, showing the names, addresses, Social
Security numbers, work classifications, straight time and overtime hours worked
each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman,
apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by them in connection with the
Work under this Contract. Contractor shall certify under penalty of perjury that
records maintained and submitted by Contractor are true and accurate. Contractor
shall also require Subcontractor(s) to certify weekly payroll records under penalty
of perjury.
2. In accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4, the Contractor and each
Subcontractor shall furnish the certified payroll records directly to the Department
of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) on the specified interval and format prescribed by
the DIR, which may include electronic submission. Contractor shall comply with
all requirements and regulations from the DIR relating to labor compliance
monitoring and enforcement. The requirement to submit certified payroll records
directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not
apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the
small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
3. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Contractor or any Subcontractor that
affect Contractor’s performance of Work, including any delay, shall be Contractor’s
sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall
be considered Contractor caused delay subject to any applicable liquidated
damages and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor shall defend,
indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and
harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR
against Contractor or any Subcontractor.
4. The payroll records described herein shall be certified and submitted by the
Contractor at a time designated by the City. The Contractor shall also provide the
following:
a. A certified copy of the employee’s payroll records shall be made available for inspection
or furnished to such employee or his or her authorized representative on request.
b. A certified copy of all payroll records described herein shall be made available for
inspection or furnished upon request of the DIR.
5. Unless submitted electronically, the certified payroll records shall be on forms
provided by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) of the DIR or
shall contain the same information as the forms provided by the DLSE.
6. Any copy of records made available for inspection as copies and furnished upon
request to the public or any public agency, the City, the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall be marked or
obliterated in such a manner as to prevent disclosure of an individual's name,
address and social security number. The name and address of the Contractor
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awarded the Contract or performing the Contract shall not be marked or
obliterated.
7. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this Article, the Contractor
shall have ten (10) Days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice
specifying in what respects the Contractor must comply with this Article. Should
noncompliance still be evident after such 10-day period, the Contractor shall pay
a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the City for each calendar day, or
portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. Upon the
request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor
Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from progress payment
then due.
8. The responsibility for compliance with this Article shall rest upon the Contractor.
C. Prevailing Rates of Wages
1. The Contractor is aware of the requirements of Labor Code sections 1720 et seq.
and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000
et seq. (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage
rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and
“maintenance” projects. Since this Project involves an applicable “public works” or
“maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and since the total
compensation is $25,000 or more for a public works project or $15,000 or more for
a maintenance project, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing
Wage Laws. The Contractor shall obtain a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem
wages at the commencement of this Contract from the website of the Division of
Labor Statistics and Research of the Department of Industrial Relations located at
www.dir.ca.gov. In the alternative, the Contractor may view a copy of the
prevailing rate of per diem wages which are on file at the City’s Administration
Office and shall be made available to interested parties upon request. Contractor
shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft,
classification, or type of worker needed to perform work on the Project available to
interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal
place of business and at the Project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and authorized volunteers free and
harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any
failure or allege failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
2. The Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the City not more than Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00), pursuant to Labor Code section 1775, for each calendar day, or
portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rate as
determined by the Director of the DIR for such work or craft in which such worker
is employed for any public work done under the Contract by it or by any
Subcontractor under it. The difference between such prevailing wage rate and the
amount paid to each worker for each calendar day or portion thereof, for which
each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, shall be paid to each
worker by the Contractor.
3. Contractor shall post, at appropriate conspicuous points on the Project Site, a
schedule showing all determined general prevailing wage rates and all authorized
deductions, if any, from unpaid wages actually earned.
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D. Public Works Contractor Registration
1. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and its
Subcontractors must be registered with the DIR prior to the execution of a contract
to perform public works. By entering into this Contract, Contractor represents that
it is aware of the registration requirement and is currently registered with the DIR.
Contractor shall maintain a current registration for the duration of the Project.
Contractor shall further include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5
and 1771.1 in any subcontract and ensure that all Subcontractors are registered
at the time this Contract is entered into and maintain registration for the duration
of the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration
requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not
apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the
small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
E. Employment of Apprentices
1. Contractor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the requirements of Labor
Code sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 in the employment of apprentices.
2. Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules, and other
requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex officio
the Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division
of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
3. Knowing violations of Labor Code section 1777.5 will result in forfeiture not to
exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day of non-compliance
pursuant to Labor Code section 1777.7.
F. Nondiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity
1. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1735 and other applicable provisions of law, the
Contractor and its Subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other classifications protected by law on this
Project. The Contractor will take affirmative action to insure that employees are
treated during employment or training without regard to their race, religious creed,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other classifications
protected by law.
G. Debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors
1. Contractors or Subcontractors may not perform work on a public works project with
a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on a public project pursuant to
Labor Code section 1777.1 or 1777.7. Any contract on a public works project
entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter
of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing
work as a subcontractor on a public works contract. Any public money that is paid,
or may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on the project
shall be returned to the City. The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment
of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work
on the Project.
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5.20 Subcontracts.
A. Contractor agrees to bind every Subcontractor to the terms of the Contract
Documents as far as such terms are applicable to Subcontractor’s portion of the
Work. Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the City for the acts and omissions
of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by its
subcontractors, as Contractor is for acts and omissions of persons directly employed
by Contractor. Nothing contained in these Contract Documents shall create any
contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the City.
B. The City reserves the right to accept all subcontractors. The City’s acceptance of
any Subcontractor under this Contract shall not in any way relieve Contractor of its
obligations in the Contract Documents.
C. Prior to substituting any Subcontractor listed in the Bid Forms, Contractor must
comply with the requirements of the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices
Act pursuant to California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq.
5.21 Progress Meetings
A. The Contractor shall schedule and hold regular progress meetings at least weekly
and at other times as requested by Engineer or as required by progress of the Work.
The Contractor, City, and all Subcontractors active on the Site shall attend each
meeting. Contractor may at its discretion request attendance by representatives of
its Suppliers, manufacturers, and other Subcontractors. The City will preside at the
progress meetings and will arrange for keeping and distributing the minutes. The
purpose of the meetings is to review the progress of the Work, maintain coordination
of efforts, discuss changes in scheduling, and resolve other problems which may
develop. During each meeting, the Contractor shall present any issues which may
impact its progress with a view to resolve these issues expeditiously.
5.22 Submittals
A. Submittal Procedures.
1. Contractor will follow the following procedures for each Submittal, Shop Drawing
and Sample required by the Contract Documents:
a. Submittals must be transmitted electronically.
b. Transmittals will be sequentially numbered. Contractor to mark revised
Submittals with original number and sequential alphabetic suffix.
c. Each Submittal will identify the Project, Contractor, Subcontractor and
Supplier, pertinent Drawing and detail number, and Specification Section
number appropriate to Submittal.
d. By transmitting a Submittal, Contractor certifies it has reviewed and approved
each Submittal, verified products required, field dimensions, adjacent
construction Work, and that coordination of information is according to
requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.
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e. Identify variations in Contract Documents and product or system limitations
that may differ and/or be detrimental to successful performance of completed
Work.
f. When Submittal is revised for resubmission, Contractor shall promptly address
the City’s comments and resubmit. Contractor shall identify changes made
since previous submission.
g. The City’s review of Shop Drawings shall not relieve Contractor from
responsibility for deviations from the Contract Documents unless Contractor
has, in writing, called the City’s attention to such deviations at time of
submission and the City has taken no exception to the deviation. The City’s
review of Shop Drawings shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for
errors in Shop Drawings.
h. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents or requested by the City
will not be acknowledged or processed.
i. Incomplete Submittals will not be reviewed by the City. Delays resulting from
incomplete Submittals are not the responsibility of the City.
j. Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of the Contract Times as a
result of the Submittal process.
k. Contractor shall allow a minimum of 20 working days for review of Submittals
unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.
2. Where a Submittal, Shop Drawing or Sample is required by the Contract
Documents or the Schedule of Submittals, any related Work performed prior to the
City review and approval of the pertinent submittal will be performed at the risk and
sole expense and responsibility of Contractor.
B. Schedule Milestone for Submittals. Contractor must submit all Submittals required
by the Contract Documents in accordance with the Schedule of Submittals. If
Contractor fails to submit the Submittals in accordance with the Schedule of
Submittals, Contractor will be solely liable for any delays or impacts caused by the
delayed Submittal, whether direct or indirect. Contractor will be liable for the time
calculated from the date the Submittal is due until the date a compliant Submittal is
made. A compliant Submittal will be one that is complete and satisfies the
requirements of the Contract Documents.
5.23 Shop Drawings and Sample Submittal Procedures.
A. Before submitting each Shop Drawing or Sample, Contractor shall have:
1. Reviewed and coordinated each Shop Drawing or Sample with other Shop
Drawings and Samples and with the requirements of the Work and the Contract
Documents;
2. Determined and verified all field measurements, quantities, dimensions, specified
performance and design criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalog
numbers, and similar information with respect thereto;
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3. Determined and verified the suitability of all materials offered with respect to the
indicated application, fabrication, shipping, handling, storage, assembly, and
installation pertaining to the performance of the Work; and
4. Determined and verified all information relative to Contractor’s responsibilities for
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and
safety precautions and programs incident thereto.
B. With each Submittal, Contractor shall give the City specific written notice of any
variations that the Shop Drawing or Sample may have from the requirements of the
Contract Documents. This notice shall be both a written communication separate
from the Shop Drawings or Sample Submittal and, in addition, a specific notation
made on each Shop Drawing or Sample submitted to the City for review and
approval of each such variation.
C. Shop Drawings.
1. Data shown on the Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities,
dimensions, specified performance and design criteria, materials, and similar data
to show the City the services, materials, and equipment Contractor proposes to
provide and to enable the City to review the information for assessing conformance
with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.
2. When required by individual Specification sections, provide Shop Drawings signed
and sealed by a professional engineer responsible for designing components
shown on Shop Drawings. Shop Drawings must include signed and sealed
calculations to support design in a form suitable for submission to and approval by
authorities having jurisdiction.
3. Shop Drawings for steel structures shall consist of shop details, erection and other
working Drawings showing details, dimensions, sizes of members and other
information necessary for the complete fabrication and erection of the metal work.
4. Shop Drawings of concrete structures shall consist of such detailed drawings as
may reasonably be required for the successful prosecution of the Work and which
are not included in the Drawings furnished by the Engineer. These may include
drawings for false work, bracing, centering and form work, masonry layout
diagrams, and diagrams for bent reinforcement.
5. Contractor shall make revisions and provide additional information when required
by authorities having jurisdiction.
D. Samples. Clearly identify each Sample as to material, Supplier, pertinent data such
as catalog numbers, the use for which intended and other data as required to enable
the City to review the submittal for assessing conformance with information given
and design concept expressed in Contract Documents. Samples should be of
appropriate size and detail to assess functional, aesthetic, color, texture, patterns
and finish selection.
E. City’s Review.
1. The City will review Shop Drawings and Samples in accordance with the Schedule
of Submittals. The City’s review and acceptance will be only to determine if the
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items covered by the Submittals will, after installation or incorporation in the Work,
conform to the information given in the Contract Documents and be compatible
with the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as
indicated by the Contract Documents.
2. The City review and approval will not extend to means, methods, techniques,
sequences, or procedures of construction (except where a particular means,
method, technique, sequence, or procedure of construction is specifically and
expressly called for by the Contract Documents) or to safety precautions or
programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a separate item as such
will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions.
3. The City’s review and acceptance shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility
for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless the City
has given written approval of each such variation by specific written notation
thereof incorporated in or accompanying the Shop Drawing or Sample.
F. Resubmittal Procedures. Contractor shall make corrections required by the City and
shall return corrected Shop Drawings and submit, as required, new Samples for
review and approval. Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing to revisions
other than the corrections called for by the City on previous Submittals.
5.24 Record (“As-Built”) Drawings.
A. The Contractor shall maintain one record set of Contract Documents at the Site or
digitally in an acceptable format. On these, it shall mark all Project conditions,
locations, configurations, and any other changes or deviations which may vary from
the information represented in the original Contract Documents, including buried or
concealed construction and utility features which are revealed during the course of
construction. Special attention shall be given to recording the horizontal and vertical
location of all buried utilities that differ from the locations indicated, or which were
not indicated on the Drawings. For all Projects involving the installation of any
pipeline, Contractor shall survey and record the top of the pipe at a minimum of every
100 linear feet, and at each bend, recording both the horizontal and vertical
locations. Said Drawings shall be supplemented by any detailed sketches as
necessary or directed to fully indicate the Work as actually constructed. Any required
as-built drawings of civil engineering elements of the Work shall be prepared by a
registered civil engineer.
B. These master Record Drawings of the as-built conditions, including all revisions
made necessary by Addenda and Change Orders, shall be maintained up-to-date
during the progress of the Project. Red ink shall be used for alterations and notes.
Notes shall identify relevant Change Orders by number and date. Record Drawings
shall be accessible to the Engineer at all times during the construction period.
Failure on the Contractor’s part to keep Record Drawings current could result in
withholding partial payment.
C. Upon completion of the Project and as a condition of final acceptance, the Contractor
shall finalize and deliver a complete set of Record Drawings to the Engineers. The
information submitted by the Contractor will be assumed to be correct, and the
Contractor shall be responsible for, and liable to the City, for the accuracy of such
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information, and for any errors or omissions which may or may not appear on the
Record Drawings.
D. Unless otherwise called for by the Contract Documents, the cost of all material,
equipment, and labor required to complete the Record Drawings shall be included in
Contractor’s bid and distributed in the Bid Schedule. No additional compensation
shall be made to the Contractor for this Work.
5.25 Layout and Field Engineering.
A. The Contractor shall utilize a properly licensed surveyor to perform all layout surveys
required for the control and completion of the Work, and all necessary surveys to
compute quantities of Work performed.
5.26 Separate Contracts and Cooperation.
A. Separate Contracts. The City reserves the right to let other contracts in connection
with this Work or on the Project site. Contractor shall permit other contractors
reasonable access and storage of their materials and execution of their work and
shall properly connect and coordinate its Work with theirs. To ensure proper
execution of its subsequent Work, Contractor shall immediately inspect work already
in place and shall at once report to the Engineer any problems with the Work in place
or discrepancies with the Contract Documents.
B. Cooperation. Contractor shall ascertain to its own satisfaction the scope of the
Project and nature of any other contracts that have been or may be awarded by the
City in prosecution of the Project to the end that Contractor may perform this
Contract in the light of such other contracts, if any. Nothing herein contained shall
be interpreted as granting to Contractor exclusive occupancy at site of the Project.
Contractor shall not cause any unnecessary hindrance or delay to any other
contractor working on the Project. If simultaneous execution of any contract for the
Project is likely to cause interference with performance of some other contract or
contracts, the Engineer shall decide which Contractor shall cease Work temporarily
and which contractor shall continue or whether work can be coordinated so that
contractors may proceed simultaneously. The City shall not be responsible for any
damages suffered or for extra costs incurred by Contractor resulting directly or
indirectly from award, performance, or attempted performance of any other contract
or contracts on the Project Site.
5.27 Work Site.
A. Limitation of Use of Site and Other Areas. Rights-of-way, easements, or rights-of-
entry for the Work will be provided by the City. Unless otherwise specified in the
Special Provisions, the Contractor shall make arrangements, pay for, and assume
all responsibility for acquiring, using, and disposing of additional work areas and
facilities temporarily required. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City
harmless from all claims for damages caused by such actions. Contractor shall
confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment, and the
operations of workers to the Site and other areas permitted by Applicable Laws, and
shall not unreasonably encumber the Site and other areas with construction
equipment or other materials or equipment. Contractor shall assume full
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responsibility for any damage to any such land or area, or to City or occupant thereof,
or of any adjacent land or areas resulting from the performance of the Work.
B. Site Maintenance. During the progress of the Work, Contractor shall keep the Site
and other areas free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish, and other
debris. Removal and disposal of such waste materials, rubbish, and other debris
shall conform to Applicable Laws. The Contractor shall furnish trash bins for all
debris from construction. All debris shall be placed in trash bins daily. Forms and
false-work that are to be re-used shall be stacked neatly concurrently with their
removal. Forms and false-work that are not to be re-used shall be disposed of
concurrently with their removal.
C. Cleaning. Prior to Completion of the Work, Contractor shall clean the Site and make
it ready for utilization by the City. At the completion of the Work Contractor shall
remove from the Site all tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery,
and surplus materials and shall restore to original condition all property not
designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
5.28 Utility Usage.
A. All temporary utilities, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and
telephone, used on the Work shall be furnished and paid for by Contractor.
Contractor shall provide necessary temporary distribution systems, including meters,
if necessary, from distribution points to points on the Work where the utility is
needed. Upon completion of the Work, Contractor shall remove all temporary
distribution systems. Contractor shall provide necessary and adequate utilities and
pay all costs for water, electricity, gas, oil, and sewer charges required for completion
of the Work, including but not limited to startup and testing required in the Contract
Documents. All permanent meters installed shall be listed in the Contractor’s name
until the Work is accepted. For Work to be performed in existing City facilities,
Contractor may use the City’s existing utilities, provided such use is reasonable
under the circumstances. If Contractor uses the City utilities, it will not need to
compensate the City for reasonably consumption of utilities, but Contractor will be
responsible for any excessive, unreasonable or wasteful utility usage. Amounts due
the City under this section may be deducted from progress payments.
5.29 Protection of Work and Property.
A. The Contractor shall digitally record video and take photographs of the Project site
and adjacent improvements in a manner and quality that clearly depicts the existing
condition of the Project Site and adjacent improvements immediately prior to the
start of Work (minimum 1080p video and 4MP photo). All videos and photographs
shall be date and time stamped. The Contractor shall submit the video and photos
in digital format on a memory stick before the commencement of Work, along with a
map outlining the route and locations of the videos and/or photographs. The
Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as
a result of the Work. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper care and
protection of all materials delivered and Work performed until completion and final
acceptance by the City. All Work shall be solely at the Contractor’s risk.
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B. Contractor shall adequately protect adjacent property from settlement or loss of
lateral support as necessary. Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety laws
and building codes to prevent accidents or injury to persons on, about, or adjacent
to the Project site where Work is being performed. Contractor shall erect and
properly maintain at all times, as required by field conditions and progress of work,
all necessary safeguards, signs, barriers, lights, and watchmen for protection of
workers and the public, and shall post danger signs warning against hazards created
in the course of construction.
C. Contractor shall provide such heat, covering, and enclosures as are necessary to
protect all Work, materials, equipment, appliances, and tools against damage by
weather conditions.
D. Contractor shall take adequate precautions to protect existing sidewalks, curbs,
pavements, utilities, and other adjoining property and structures, and to avoid
damage thereto, and Contractor shall repair any damage thereto caused by the Work
operations. Contractor shall:
1. Enclose the working area with a substantial barricade, and arrange work to cause
minimum amount of inconvenience and danger to the public.
2. Provide substantial barricades around any shrubs or trees indicated to be
preserved.
3. Deliver materials to the Site over a route agreed upon by the City.
4. Provide any and all dust control required and follow the applicable air quality
regulations as appropriate. If the Contractor does not comply immediately with a
notice from the City or a public agency responsible for air quality, the City shall
have the authority to provide dust control and deduct the cost from payments to
the Contractor.
5. Confine Contractor’s apparatus, the storage of materials, and the operations of its
workers to limits required by law, ordinances, permits, or directions of the City.
Contractor shall not unreasonably encumber the Site with its materials.
6. Take care to prevent disturbing or covering any survey markers, monuments, or
other devices marking property boundaries or corners. If such markers are
disturbed by accident, they shall be replaced by a civil engineer or land surveyor
acceptable to the City, at no cost to the City.
7. Ensure that existing facilities, fences and other structures are all adequately
protected and that, upon completion of all Work, all facilities that may have been
damaged are restored to a condition acceptable to the City.
8. Preserve and protect from injury all buildings, pole lines and all directional, warning
and mileage signs that have been placed within the right-of-way.
9. At the completion of work each day, leave the Work and the Site in a clean, safe
condition.
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10. Comply with any stage construction and/or traffic handling plans. Access to
residences and businesses shall be maintained at all times, except with the City’s
written approval. Any request for approval to reduce or restrict access to
residences and business must be submitted to the City at least seven (7) Days in
advance, and the City may issue or withhold approval in its sole discretion.
E. These precautionary measures will apply continuously and not be limited to normal
working hours. Full compensation for the work involved in the protection and
preservation of life, safety and property as above specified shall be considered as
included in the prices paid for the various contract items of Work, and no additional
allowance will be made therefor.
F. Should damage to persons or property occur as a result of the Work, Contractor shall
promptly notify the City, in writing. Contractor shall be responsible for proper
investigation, documentation, including video or photography, to adequately
memorialize and make a record of what transpired. The City shall be entitled to
inspect and copy any such documentation, video, or photographs.
G. Contractor shall maintain all investigation documentation including video and/or
photographs for a minimum of four (4) years following completion of the Project.
5.30 Emergencies.
A. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or Property
at the Site or adjacent thereto, the Contractor, without special instruction or
authorization from the City or the Engineer, is obligated to act to prevent threatened
damage, injury or loss. The Contractor shall give the Engineer prompt written notice
if the Contractor believes that any significant changes in the Work or variations from
the Contract Documents have been caused thereby.
ARTICLE 6 -MATERIALS; INSPECTION
6.1 Access to Work.
A. The City, Engineer, their consultants and other representatives and personnel,
independent testing laboratories, and governmental agencies with jurisdictional
interests will have access to the Site and the Work at reasonable times for their
observation, inspection, and testing. Contractor shall provide them proper and safe
conditions for such access and advise them of Contractor’s safety procedures and
programs.
6.2 Materials.
A. Except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall
provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, lights, power,
transportation, superintendence, temporary constructions of every nature, and all
other services and facilities whatsoever necessary to execute and complete this
Contract within the Contract Time. Unless otherwise specified, all materials, parts,
and equipment furnished by the Contractor in the Work shall be new, the best of their
respective kinds and grades as noted and/or specified, and workmanship shall be of
good quality.
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B. No materials, supplies, or equipment for Work under this Contract shall be
purchased subject to any chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale or other
agreement by which an interest therein or in any part thereof is retained by the seller
or supplier. Contractor warrants good title to all material, supplies, and equipment
installed or incorporated in the Work and agrees upon completion of all work to
deliver the Project, to the City free from any claims, liens, or charges.
C. Materials shall be furnished in ample quantities and at such times as to ensure
uninterrupted progress of the Work and shall be stored properly and protected as
required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be entirely responsible for
damage or loss by weather or other causes to materials or Work. Materials shall be
stored on the Project Site in such manner so as not to interfere with any operations
of the City or any independent contractor.
D. Contractor shall verify all measurements, dimensions, elevations, and quantities
before ordering any materials or performing any Work, and the City shall not be liable
for Contractor’s failure to so. Except for an adjustment to Unit Price Work for item
overruns and underruns in accordance with the Contract Documents, no additional
compensation, over and above payment for the actual quantities at the prices set
out in the Bid Schedule, will be allowed because of differences between actual
measurements, dimension, elevations and quantities and those indicated on the
Plans and in the Specifications. Any difference therein shall be submitted to the
Engineer for consideration before proceeding with the W ork.
6.3 Test and Inspections.
A. Inspection and Testing of Work and Materials
1. If the Contract Documents, the Engineer, or any instructions, laws, ordinances, or
public authority requires any part of the Work to be tested or approved, Contractor
shall provide the Engineer at least two (2) working days’ notice of its readiness for
observation or inspection. If inspection is by a public authority other than the City,
Contractor shall promptly inform the City of the date fixed for such inspection.
Required certificates of inspection (or similar) shall be secured by Contractor.
Costs for City testing and inspection shall be paid by the City. Costs of tests for
Work found not to be in compliance shall be paid by the Contractor.
2. The Contractor shall pay for the cost of any minimum “show up” costs of a materials
testing technician that was called for by the Contractor but ultimately the Contractor
work was not ready for the inspection. Any such costs shall be deducted from any
amounts due to the Contractor.
3. If any Work is done or covered up without the required testing or approval, the
Contractor shall uncover or deconstruct the Work, and the Work shall be redone
after completion of the testing at the Contractor’s cost in compliance with the
Contract Documents.
4. Where inspection and testing are to be conducted by an independent laboratory
or agency, materials or samples of materials to be inspected or tested shall be
selected by such laboratory or agency, or by the City, and not by Contractor.
Unless otherwise stated and as provided by the Contract Documents, the City shall
employ and pay for the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform
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all inspections, tests, or approvals required by the Contract Documents. All tests
or inspections of materials shall be made in accordance with the commonly
recognized standards of national organizations.
5. Reexamination of Work may be ordered by the City. If so ordered, Work must be
uncovered or deconstructed by Contractor. If Work is found to be in accordance
with the Contract Documents, the City shall pay the costs of reexamination and
reconstruction. If such work is found not to be in accordance with the Contract
Documents, Contractor shall pay all costs.
B. Testing of Materials
1. In advance of manufacture of materials to be supplied by Contractor which must
be tested or inspected, Contractor shall notify the City so that the City may arrange
for testing at the source of supply. Any materials which have not satisfactorily
passed such testing and inspection shall not be incorporated into the Work.
2. If the manufacture of materials to be inspected or tested will occur in a plant or
location greater than sixty (60) miles from the City, the Contractor shall pay for any
excessive or unusual costs associated with such testing or inspection, including
but not limited to excessive travel time, standby time and required lodging.
3. Unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions, all initial testing and a
reasonable amount of retesting will be performed under the direction of the
Engineer, and at no expense to the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the
Engineer in writing, at least 15 days in advance, of its intention to use materials for
which tests are specified, to allow sufficient time to perform the tests. The notice
shall name the proposed supplier and source of material. If the notice of intent to
use is sent before the materials are available for testing or inspection, or is sent so
far in advance that the materials on hand at the time will not last but will be replaced
by a new lot prior to use on the Work, it will be the Contractor's responsibility to re-
notify the Engineer when samples which are representative may be obtained.
4. A Certificate of Compliance shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to the use of
any material or assembled material for which these Specifications so require or if
so required by the Engineer. The Engineer may waive the materials testing
requirements and accept a Certificate of Compliance. Material test data may be
required by the Engineer to be included with the submittal. Materials used on the
basis of a Certificate of Compliance may be sampled and tested at any time. The
submission of a Certificate of Compliance shall not relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for incorporating material into the Work which conforms to the
requirements of the Contract Documents, and any material not conforming to the
requirements will be subject to rejection by the Engineer whether in place or not.
5. Copies of mill certificates of composition and quality of all component materials
(reinforcing steel, structural steel, lumber, etc.) incorporated in the construction of
the Work shall be provided to the City at the time of delivery. City shall retain the
right to reject any raw material not provided with a mill certificate at the time of
delivery.
6. If, after incorporating such materials into the Work, it is found that sources of supply
that have been approved do not furnish a uniform product, or if the product from
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any source proves unacceptable at any time, the Contractor shall furnish approved
material from other approved sources. If any product proves unacceptable after
improper storage, handling or for any other reason it shall be rejected, not
incorporated into the Work, and shall be removed from the Project Site all at the
Contractor’s expense.
6.4 Requests for Substitutions.
A. For the purposes of this provision, the term “substitution” shall mean the substitution
of any material, method or service substantially equal to or better in every respect to
that indicated in the Standard Specifications or otherwise referenced herein.
B. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400(b), the City may make a finding that
is described in the Notice Inviting Bids that designates certain products, things, or
services by specific brand or trade name.
C. Unless specifically designated in the Special Conditions, whenever any material,
process, or article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or
by name of manufacturer, such specifications shall be deemed to be used for the
purpose of facilitating the description of the material, process, or article desired and
shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal.” Contractor may, unless
otherwise stated, offer for substitution any material, process, or article which may be
substantially equal to or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified in
the Contract Documents. However, the City has adopted uniform standards for
certain materials, processes, and articles.
D. The Contractor shall submit substitution requests, together with substantiating data,
for substitution of any “or equal” material, process, or article no later than thirty-five
(35) calendar days after award of Contract. Provisions regarding submission of
substitution requests shall not in any way authorize an extension of time for the
performance of this Contract. If a substitution request is rejected by the City, the
Contractor shall provide the material, method or service specified herein. The City
shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Contractor associated with
substitution requests. The burden of proof as to the equality of any material,
process, or article shall rest with the Contractor. The Engineer has the complete
and sole discretion to determine if a material, process, or article is substantially equal
to or better than that specified and to approve or reject all substitution requests.
E. Substantiating data as described above shall include, at a minimum, the following
information:
1. A signed affidavit from the Contractor stating that the material, process, or article
proposed as a substitution is substantially equal to or better than that specified in
every way except as may be listed on the affidavit.
2. Illustrations, specifications, catalog cut sheets, and any other relevant data
required to prove that the material, process, or article is substantially equal to or
better than that specified.
3. A statement of the cost implications of the substitution being requested, indicating
whether and why the proposed substitution will reduce or increase the amount of
the contract.
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4. Information detailing the durability and lifecycle costs of the proposed substitution.
F. Failure to submit all the required substantiating data detailed above in a timely
manner so that the substitution request can be adequately reviewed may result in
rejection of the substitution request. The Engineer is not obligated to review multiple
submittals related the same substitution request resulting from the Contractor’s
failure to initially submit a complete package.
G. Time limitations within this Article shall be strictly complied with and in no case will
an extension of time for completion of the contract be granted because of
Contractor’s failure to provide substitution requests at the time and in the manner
described herein.
H. The Contractor shall bear the costs of all the City work associated with the review of
substitution requests.
I. If substitution requests approved by the Engineer require that Contractor furnish
materials, methods or services more expensive than that specified, the increased
costs shall be borne by Contractor.
ARTICLE 7 -SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; UTILITIES
7.1 Soils Investigations.
A. When a soils investigation report for the Site is available, such report is provided for
informational purposes only. Any information obtained from such report as to
subsurface soil condition, or to elevations of existing grades or elevations of
underlying rock, is approximate only and is not guaranteed. Contractor
acknowledges that any soils investigation report (including any borings) was
prepared for purposes of design only and Contractor is required to examine the Site
before submitting its Bid and must make whatever tests it deems appropriate to
determine the condition of the soil.
7.2 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions.
A. If the Work involves excavating trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than
four feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and before the excavation is
further disturbed and in no event later than three (3) Days after first observance of the
conditions, notify the City in writing of any of the following conditions:
1. Material that the Contractor believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as
defined in section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code that is required to be
removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with
provisions of existing law.
2. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated
in the Contract Documents; or
3. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially
from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of
the character provided for in the Contract Documents.
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B. The City will promptly investigate such conditions and, if the City determines that
they differ materially, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause an increase or
decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, or time required of, performance of any part of
the Work and Contractor fully complies with Contract Documents, will issue a
Change Order under the procedures described in the Contract Documents.
C. In the event that a dispute arises between the Coty and the Contractor as to whether
the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or
increase in the Contractor’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of
the Work, the Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date
provided for by the Contract, but shall proceed with all Work to be performed under
the Contract. Contractor shall retain any and all rights provided either by the contract
or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests
7.3 Ownership of Site Materials Found.
A. The title to water, soil, rock, gravel, sand, minerals, timber and any other materials
developed or obtained in the excavation or other operations of Contractor or any of
its Subcontractors in the performance of the Contract, and the right to use said items
in carrying out the Contract, or to dispose of same, is hereby expressly reserved by
the City. Neither Contractor nor any of its Subcontractors nor any of their
representatives or employees shall have any right, title, or interest in said materials,
nor shall they assert or make any claim thereto. Contractor will, as determined by
the City’s Representative, be permitted to use in the Work without charge, any such
materials which meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, provided the City
shall have the right to use or consume these materials without payment to a third
party.
ARTICLE 8 -PROSECUTION OF THE WORK
8.1 Contractor’s Means and Methods.
A. Contractor is solely responsible for the means and methods utilized to perform the
Work. In no case shall the Contractor’s means and methods deviate from commonly
used industry standards.
8.2 Construction Schedule.
A. General Requirements. The schedule shall be prepared in a Critical Path Method
(“CPM”) format and in an electronic scheduling program acceptable to the City and
as specified in the Contract Documents. Contractor shall deliver the schedule and
all updates to the City in both paper and electronic form. The electronic versions
shall be in the format and include all data used to prepare the schedule. Copies are
not acceptable.
B. Schedule. The receipt or approval of any schedules by the City shall not in any way
relieve the Contractor of its obligations under the Contract Documents. The
Contractor is fully responsible to determine and provide for any and all staffing and
resources at levels which allow for good quality and timely completion of the Project.
Contractor’s failure to incorporate all elements of Work required for the performance
of the Contract or any inaccuracy in the schedule shall not excuse the Contractor
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from performing all Work required for a completed Project within the specified
Contract Time. If the required schedule is not received by the time the first payment
under the Contract is due, Contractor shall not be paid until the schedule is received,
reviewed and accepted by the City.
C. Schedule Contents. The schedule shall allow enough time for inclement weather.
The schedule shall indicate the beginning and completion dates of all phases of
construction; critical path for all critical, sequential time related activities; and “float
time” for all “slack” or “gaps” in the non-critical activities. The schedule shall include
appropriate time allowances and constraints for submittals, items of interface with
Work performed by others, and specified construction, start-up and performance
tests. All float shall be owned by the Project. Schedules indicating early or late
completion shall not modify or have any effect on the Contract Time, regardless of
whether the schedules are reviewed and/or accepted by the City. For purposes of
determining Liquidated Damages, the Contract Time shall control and may only be
altered by a duly authorized Change Order.
D. Schedule Updates. Contractor shall continuously update its construction schedule.
Contractor shall submit an updated and accurate construction schedule to the City:
(1) prior to the start of construction, if there are any changes to the initial schedule;
(2) with each progress payment request; and (3) whenever requested to do so by
the City. The City may withhold progress payments or other amounts due under the
Contract Documents if Contractor fails to submit an updated and accurate
construction schedule. Upon the City’s request, Contractor shall submit any
schedules or updates to the City in the native electronic format of the software used
to create the schedule. Contractor shall also submit schedules showing a two-week
detailed look-ahead at weekly meetings conducted with the City. The two-week look-
ahead schedule shall clearly identify all staffing and other resources which in the
Contractor’s judgment are needed to complete the Work within the Contract Time,
and it shall clearly state the number of staff to be used on each daily segment of the
Work.
E. Acceptance. Acceptance of the schedules by the City will not impose on
responsibility for accuracy, for sequencing, scheduling, or progress of the Work, or
compliance with the Contract Documents. Acceptance will not interfere with or
relieve Contractor from Contractor’s full responsibility therefor.
F. Recovery Schedule.
1. Should any of the following conditions exist, City may require Contractor to
prepare, at no extra cost to City, a plan of action and a recovery schedule for
completing the Work and achieving all contractual milestones within the allotted
Contract Time:
a. The Contractor's monthly progress report indicates delays that are, in the opinion of City,
of sufficient magnitude that City questions the Contractor's ability to complete the Work;
b. The schedule shows the Contractor to be thirty (30) or more days behind the critical path
at any time during construction;
c. The Contractor desires to make changes in the logic or the planned duration of future
activities of the schedule which, in the opinion of City, are major in nature.
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2. The recovery schedule shall include proposed revisions to the Construction
Schedule, demonstrating how Contractor intends to achieve all contractual
milestones including Contract completion within the allotted Contract Time. The
submittal shall include a narrative describing the actions planned by the Contractor
to recover the schedule.
3. Contractor shall submit the Recovery Schedule within seven (7) Days of City’s
request. If Contractor asserts that City is responsible for the delay, failure to submit
the recovery schedule within seven (7) Days of City’s request, will be considered
a concurrent delay event attributable to Contractor, and Contractor shall only be
entitled to non-compensable adjustments to Contract Times. If Contractor is
responsible for the delay, this provision will not limit or affect Contractor's liability
and failure to submit the recovery schedule with seven (7) Days of City’s request
may result in City withholding progress payments or other amounts due under the
Contract Documents.
4. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and
execution of the recovery schedule, including any necessary recovery actions,
which may include, but are not limited to, assignment of additional labor, and/or
equipment, shift or overtime work, expediting of submittals or deliveries,
overlapping of activities or sequencing changes to increase activity concurrence.
Regardless of whether City directs Contractor to prepare a recovery schedule
pursuant to this Section, Contractor shall promptly undertake appropriate action at
no additional cost to City to recover the schedule whenever the current
construction schedule shows that the Contractor will not achieve a milestone
and/or complete the Work within the allotted Contract Time.
8.3 Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages
A. Time for Completion. The time for completion set forth in Article 2 of the Contract
for Construction shall commence: (1) on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed, or
(2) if the Notice to Proceed does not specify a commencement date, then on the
date of the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed by Contractor in the time
specified in the Contract Documents. The City is under no obligation to consider
early completion of the Project; and the Contract completion date shall not be
amended by the City’s receipt or acceptance of the Contractor’s proposed earlier
completion date. Any difference in time between the Contractor’s early completion
and the Contract Time shall be considered a part of the Project float. Contractor
shall not be entitled to compensation, and the City will not compensate Contractor,
for delays which impact early completion. Contractor shall not, under any
circumstances, receive additional compensation from the City (including but not
limited to indirect, general, administrative or other forms of overhead costs) for the
period between the time of earlier completion proposed by the Contractor and the
Contract completion date.
B. Liquidated Damages. If the Work is not completed as stated in the Contract
Documents, it is understood that the City will suffer damage. In accordance with
Government Code section 53069.85, being impractical and infeasible to determine
the amount of actual damage, it is agreed that Contractor shall pay to the City as
fixed and liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the sum stipulated in the
Contract for each calendar day of delay until the Work is fully completed. Contractor
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and its surety shall be liable for any liquidated damages. Any money due or to
become due the Contractor may be retained to cover liquidated damages.
C. Inclement Weather. Contractor shall abide by the Engineer’s determination of what
constitutes inclement weather. Time extensions for inclement weather shall only be
granted when the Work stopped during inclement weather is on the critical path of
the Project schedule.
D. Extension of Time. Contractor’s entitlement to an extension of the Contract Time is
limited to a City-caused extension of the critical path, reduced by the Contractor’s
concurrent delays, and established by a proper time impact analysis. Contractor
shall not be charged liquidated damages because of any delays in completion of the
Work due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or
negligence of Contractor (or its Subcontractors or Suppliers). The City shall
ascertain the facts and extent of delay and grant extension of time for completing
the Work when, in its judgment, the facts justify such an extension. No time
extension shall be allowed unless, and then only to the extent that, City-caused delay
extends the critical path beyond the previously approved Contract Time. Contractor
shall not be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract Times for delays within the
control of Contractor. Delays attributable to and within the control of a Subcontractor
or Supplier shall be deemed to be delays within the control of Contractor. If
Contractor is delayed in the performance or progress of the Work by fire, flood,
epidemic, abnormal weather conditions (as determined by the City), Acts of God,
acts or failures to act of utility owners not under the control of the City, or other
causes not the fault of and beyond control of the City and Contractor, then Contractor
shall be entitled to an time extension when the Work stopped is on the critical path.
Such a non-compensable adjustment shall be Contractor’s sole and exclusive
remedy for such delays.
E. No Damages for Reasonable Delay. The City’s liability to Contractor for delays for
which the City is responsible shall be limited to only an extension of time unless such
delays were unreasonable under the circumstances. In no case shall the City be
liable for any costs which are borne by the Contractor in the regular course of
business, including, but not limited to, home office overhead and other ongoing
costs. Damages caused by unreasonable City delay shall be based on actual costs
only, no proportions or formulas shall be used to calculate any delay damages.
F. Procedure for Time Extensions and Delay Damages. Contractor shall not be entitled
to any extension of time unless Contractor properly notices the delay and adjustment
to compensation and requests a Change Order in accordance with Article 9.1
Change Orders and Time Extensions. Contractor’s failure to timely and fully comply
with the Change Order procedures in the Contract Documents shall constitute a
waiver of Contractor’s right to a time extension.
8.4 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.
A. Until the acceptance of the Work by the Engineer as evidenced in writing, it shall be
under the charge and care of the Contractor. The Contractor shall take every
necessary precaution against injury or damage to any part thereof by the action of
the elements or from any cause whether arising from the execution or non-execution
of the Work. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore and make good at its own
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expense all injuries or damages to any portion of the Work before its completion and
acceptance. In the event of damage proximately caused by an Act of God, as
defined by Section 7105 of the Public Contract Code, the City will pay for repair or
restoration to damaged Work in excess of 5% of the total Bid.
8.5 Occupancy.
A. The City reserves the right to occupy or utilize any portion of the Work at any time
before completion, and such occupancy or use shall not constitute acceptance of
any part of Work covered by this Contract. This use shall not relieve the Contractor
of its responsibilities under the Contract.
8.6 Securities for Money Withheld
A. Pursuant to section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California,
Contractor may request the City to make retention payments directly to an escrow
agent or may substitute securities for any money withheld by the City to ensure
performance under the contract. At the request and expense of Contractor,
securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City or with
a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent who shall return such
securities to Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Deposit of
securities with an escrow agent shall be subject to a written agreement substantially
in the form provided in section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.
8.7 The City’s Right to Suspend/Terminate the Contract
A. Suspension of Work by the City
1. The City may, at its sole option, decide to suspend at any time the performance of
all or any portion of the Work by notice in writing to Contractor. Such notice of
suspension of Work will designate the amount and type of plant, labor, and
equipment to be committed to the Project during the period of suspension.
Contractor shall use its best efforts to utilize its plant, labor, and equipment in such
a manner as to minimize costs associated with suspension.
2. Upon receipt of any such notice, Contractor shall, unless the notice requires
otherwise:
a. Immediately discontinue Work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice;
b. Place no further orders or subcontracts for material, services, or facilities with respect to
suspended Work other than to the extent required in the notice;
c. Promptly make every reasonable effort to obtain suspension upon terms satisfactory to
the City’s Representative of all orders, subcontracts, and rental agreements to the extent
they relate to performance of Work suspended; and
d. Continue to protect and maintain the Work including those portions on which Work has
been suspended.
3. Except as provided by this Article, as full and complete compensation for such
suspension, Contractor shall be granted an adjustment in the Contract Price based
on a negotiated daily rate that reflects the Contractor’s actual costs associated with
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the demobilized condition of the Site and an extension of the Contract Times equal
to the number of days performance of Work is suspended; provided, however, that
no adjustment of Contract Price or extension of Contract Times shall be granted if
the suspension results from Contractor's non-compliance with the requirements of
the Contract.
B. Termination for Cause by the City:
1. In the sole estimation of the City, if the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the
Work or any separable part thereof with such diligence as will insure its completion
within the time specified by the Contract Documents, or any extension thereof, or
fails to complete such Work within such time, or if the Contractor should be
adjudged a bankrupt, or if it should make a general assignment for the benefit of
its creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of its insolvency, or
the Contractor or any of its subcontractors should violate any of the provisions of
this Contract, the City may serve written notice upon the Contractor and its surety
of the City's intention to terminate this Contract. This notice of intent to terminate
shall contain the reasons for such intention to terminate this Contract, and a
statement to the effect that the Contractor's right to perform this Contract shall
cease and terminate upon the expiration of ten (10) Days unless such violations
have ceased and arrangements satisfactory to the City have been made for
correction of said violations.
2. After expiration of the ten (10) Day period, the City may terminate the Contract by
providing a Notice of Termination to the Contractor. The City may take over and
complete the Work by any method it may deem appropriate, including enforcement
of the Project performance bond. Contractor and its surety shall be liable to the
City for any excess costs or other damages incurred by the City to complete the
Work. If the City takes over the Work, the City may, without liability for so doing,
take possession of and utilize in completing the Work such materials, appliances,
plant, and other property belonging to the Contractor as may be on the Site.
3. Upon termination, Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment
from the City, except for Work which was duly performed prior to the effective date
of the Notice of Termination. Contractor shall submit an invoice for final payment
within thirty (30) Days of the effective date of the Notice of Termination. The City
may withhold from final payment up to 150% of any disputed amounts, including
any amounts which may be necessary to repair defective Work, complete
unfinished Work, or are otherwise occasioned by Contractor’s failure to perform its
duties under the Contract.
C. Termination for Convenience by the City:
1. The City may terminate performance of the Work called for by the Contract
Documents in whole or, from time to time, in part, upon ten (10) Days written notice
if the City determines that a termination is in the City's interest.
2. The Contractor shall terminate all or any part of the Work upon delivery to the
Contractor of a Notice of Termination specifying that the termination is for the
convenience of the City, the extent of termination, and the effective date of such
termination.
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3. After receipt of Notice of Termination, and except as directed by the City's
Representative, the Contractor shall, regardless of any delay in determining or
adjusting any amounts due under this termination for convenience clause,
immediately proceed with the following obligations:
a. Stop Work as specified in the Notice.
b. Complete any Work specified in the Notice of Termination in a least cost/shortest time
manner while still maintaining the quality called for under the Contract Documents.
c. Leave the property upon which the Contractor was working and upon which the facility (or
facilities) forming the basis of the Contract Document is situated in a safe and sanitary
manner such that it does not pose any threat to the public health or safety.
d. Terminate all subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the portions of the Work
terminated.
e. Place no further subcontracts or orders, except as necessary to complete the continued
portion of the Contract.
f. Submit to the City's Representative, within ten (10) Days from the effective date of the
Notice of Termination, all of the usual documentation called for by the Contract Documents
to substantiate all costs incurred by the Contractor for labor, materials and equipment
through the effective date of the Notice of Termination. Any documentation substantiating
costs incurred by the Contractor solely as a result of the City's exercise of its right to
terminate this Contract pursuant to this clause, which costs the contractor is authorized
under the Contract documents to incur, shall: (1) be submitted to and received by the
Engineer no later than 30 Days after the effective date of the Notice of Termination; (2)
describe the costs incurred with particularity; and (3) be conspicuously identified as
“Termination Costs occasioned by the City's Termination for Convenience.” If the City
rejects any costs, Contractor shall be deemed to waive the rejected costs unless
Contractor files a Claim within thirty (30) Days of the rejection pursuant to Article 9.2.
g. Contractor shall be entitled to receive only the amounts payable under this Article, and
Contractor specifically waives any claim for any other amounts or damages, including, but
not limited to, any claim for consequential damages or lost profits. The provisions in this
Article are in addition to and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies available to
the City.
4. Termination of the Contract shall not relieve surety of its obligation for any just
claims arising out of or relating to the Work performed.
5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, when immediate action is
necessary to protect life and safety or to reduce significant exposure or liability, the
City may immediately order Contractor to cease Work on the Project until such
safety or liability issues are addressed to the satisfaction of the City or the Contract
is terminated.
6. If the City terminates Contractor for cause, and if it is later determined that the
termination was wrongful, such default termination shall automatically be
converted to and treated as a termination for convenience. In such event,
Contractor shall be entitled to receive only the amounts payable under this section,
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and Contractor specifically waives any claim for any other amounts or damages,
including, but not limited to, any claim for consequential damages or lost profits.
8.8 Completion and Acceptance of Work
A. Final Inspection. Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work is
complete, the Engineer will promptly make a final inspection with the City and
Contractor and will notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this
inspection reveals that the Work is incomplete or defective. Contractor shall
immediately take such measures as are necessary to complete such Work or
remedy such deficiencies.
B. Final Acceptance. The acceptance of the Work on behalf of the City will be made
by the Engineer. Such acceptance by the City shall not constitute a waiver of
defects. After Contractor has, in the opinion of the Engineer, satisfactorily completed
all corrections identified during the final inspection and has delivered, in accordance
with the Contract Documents, all maintenance and operating instructions,
schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance,
certificates of inspection, Record Documents, and other documents required by the
Contract Documents, the City shall execute a Notice of Completion, constituting final
acceptance and completion of the Project, except as may be expressly noted.
8.9 Warranty and Guaranty of Work.
A. Contractor hereby warrants that materials and Work shall be completed in
conformance with the Contract Documents and that the materials and Work provided
will fulfill the requirements of this Warranty. Contractor hereby agrees to repair or
replace, at the discretion of the City, any or all Work that may prove to be defective
in its workmanship, materials furnished, methods of installation or fail to conform to
the Contract Document requirements together with any other Work which may be
damaged or displaced by such defect(s) within a period of one (1) year (or as
otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents or in any guarantee or warranty
provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into
the Work, whichever is later) from the date of the Notice of Completion of the Project
without any expense whatever to the City, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse
and neglect excepted. Contractor shall be required to promptly repair or replace
defective equipment or materials, at Contractor’s option. All costs associated with
such corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and
reinstitution of equipment and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole
responsibility of the Contractor.
B. For any Work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct defective
Work shall be reinstated for an additional one (1) year period, commencing with the
date of acceptance of such corrected Work. The reinstatement of the one (1) year
warranty shall apply only to that portion of work that was corrected. Contractor shall
perform such tests as the City may require to verify that any corrective actions,
including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and replacements comply with the
requirements of the Contract. In the event of Contractor’s failure to comply with the
above-mentioned conditions within ten (10) Days after being notified in writing of
required repairs, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the
right to correct and replace any defective or non-conforming Work and any work
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damaged by such work or the replacement or correction thereof at Contractor’s sole
expense. Contractor shall be obligated to fully reimburse the City for any expenses
incurred hereunder immediately upon demand.
C. In addition to the warranty set forth in this Article, Contractor shall obtain for the City
all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice and assign to the
City any and all manufacturer’s or installer’s warranties for equipment or materials
not manufactured by Contractor and provided as part of the Work, to the extent that
such third-party warranties are assignable and extend beyond the warranty period
set forth in this Article. Contractor shall furnish the City with all warranty and
guarantee documents prior to final acceptance of the Project by the City as required.
D. When specifically indicated in the Contract Documents or when directed by the
Engineer, the City may furnish materials or products to the Contractor for installation.
In the event any act or failure to act by Contractor shall cause a warranty applicable
to any materials or products purchased by the City for installation by the Contractor
to be voided or reduced, Contractor shall indemnify the City from and against any
cost, expense, or other liability arising therefrom, and shall be responsible to the City
for the cost of any repairs, replacement or other costs that would have been covered
by the warranty but for such act or failure to act by Contractor.
E. The Contractor shall remedy at its expense any damage to City-owned or controlled
real or personal property.
F. The City shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the
discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. The Contractor shall within ten (10)
Days after being notified commence and perform with due diligence all necessary
Work. If the Contractor fails to promptly remedy any defect or damage, the City shall
have the right to replace, repair or otherwise remedy the defect, or damage at the
Contractor’s expense.
G. In the event of any emergency constituting an immediate hazard to health, safety,
property, or licensees, when caused by Work of the Contractor not in accordance
with the Contract requirements, the City may undertake at Contractor’s expense,
and without prior notice, all Work necessary to correct such condition.
H. Acceptance of Defective Work.
1. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work,
the City prefers to accept it, the City may do so. Contractor shall pay all claims,
costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of
engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or arbitration
or other dispute resolution costs) attributable to the City’s evaluation of and
determination to accept such defective Work and for the diminished value of the
Work. If any acceptance of Defective Work occurs prior to release of the Project
retention, a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in
the Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and the City shall be entitled to
an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, reflecting the diminished value of
Work and all costs incurred by the City. If the acceptance of defective occurs after
release of the Project retention, an appropriate amount will be paid by Contractor
to the City.
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I. The City May Correct Defective Work
1. If Contractor fails within a reasonable time after written notice from the City to
correct Defective Work, or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by the
City, or if Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents, or if Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of the Contract
Documents, the City may, after seven (7) Days written notice to Contractor,
correct, or remedy any such deficiency.
2. In connection with such corrective or remedial action, the City may exclude
Contractor from all or part of the Site, take possession of all or part of the Work
and suspend Contractor’s services related thereto, take possession of Contractor’s
tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the Site, and
incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the Site or for which
the City has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere. Contractor shall allow
the City, and the agents, employees, other contractors, and consultants of each of
them, access to the Site to enable the City to exercise the rights and remedies to
correct the Defective Work.
3. All claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court
or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) incurred or sustained by the City
correcting the Defective Work will be charged against Contractor, and a Change
Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract
Documents with respect to the Work; and the City shall be entitled to an
appropriate decrease in the Contract Price. Such claims, costs, losses and
damages will include but not be limited to all costs of repair, or replacement of work
of others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal, or replacement of
defective Work.
4. If the Change Order is executed after all payments under the Contract have been
paid by the City and the Project Retention is held in an escrow account as
permitted by the Contract Documents, Contractor will promptly alert the escrow
holder, in writing, of the amount of Retention to be paid to the City. If the Change
Order is executed after release of the Project retention, an appropriate amount will
be paid by Contractor to the City. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of
the Contract Times because of any delay in the performance of the Work
attributable to the City correcting Defective Work.
J. Nothing in the warranty or in the Contract Documents shall be construed to limit the
rights and remedies available to the City at law or in equity, including, but not limited
to, Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.
ARTICLE 9 -CHANGE ORDERS; DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 Change Orders and Time Extensions
All changes to the Contract, including compensation increases and time extensions, shall be
through a written Change Order in accordance with this Article. The City, without invalidating the
Contract, may order changes in the Work consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions, and
Contractor’s compensation and the time for completion shall be adjusted accordingly. Whenever
any change is made as provided for herein, such change shall be considered and treated as
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though originally included in the Contract, and shall be subject to all terms, conditions, and
provisions of the original Contract. Contractor shall not be entitled to claim or bring suit for
damages, whether for loss of profits or otherwise, on account of any decrease or omission of any
item or portion of Work to be done. No dispute, disagreement, or failure of the parties to reach
agreement on the terms of the Change Order shall relieve the Contractor from the obligation to
proceed with performance of the Work, including Additional Work, promptly and expeditiously.
Any alterations, extensions of time, Additional Work, or any other changes may be made without
securing consent of the Contractor’s surety or sureties.
A. Change in Contract Procedures
1. City Directive. The City may direct changes in the Work by delivering a written
directive. To the extent the work directive results in a change to compensation or
time, Contractor must timely request a Change Order and comply with all Change
Order procedures in accordance with this Article. Notwithstanding issuance of a
work directive, Contractor’s failure to timely request a Change Order shall
constitute a waiver by Contractor of any adjustment to compensation or time
extension for Work performed under the directive. The City shall not be liable to
Contractor for Work performed or omitted by Contractor in reliance on verbal
orders.
2. Contractor’s Notice of Change/Delay. If Contractor intends to initiate a Change
Order Request, then Contractor shall provide the City with written notice of the
underlying facts and circumstances that give rise to the proposed change.
Contractor shall submit the notice of change/delay prior to performance of the
Work and no later than five (5) Days after Contractor discovers the circumstances
causing the need for the Change Order.
To be considered valid and complete, the notice of change/delay shall include a
general statement of the circumstances giving rise to the notice of change/delay
and a reasonable order of magnitude estimate of the additional costs and/or time.
If the circumstances give rise to both a cost adjustment and time extension,
Contractor shall submit the notice of change and notice of delay concurrently.
3. Request for Change in Compensation and/or Extension of Time. Contractor shall
submit a Change Order Request for any adjustment to Contractor’s compensation
and/or any extension of time. The Change Order Request shall be made prior to
incurring any expense and within fourteen (14) Days from either Contractor’s
notice of change/delay or the City’s directive ordering the change. The Change
Order Request shall include all of the following information (unless inapplicable to
the change):
a. A detailed description of the circumstances giving rise to the request;
b. A complete itemized cost proposal, including itemized pricing for first tier Subcontractors;
c. Supporting documentation for all costs;
d. A time impact analysis showing the impact of the delay to the critical path to completion;
e. If any added costs or information cannot be determined at the time of the Change Order
Request, the reason the costs or information cannot be determined at the time; and
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f. Certification to the accuracy of the Change Order Request under penalty of perjury.
The time impact analysis shall be in the critical path method format and shall
show the sequencing of all critical and non-critical new activities and/or activity
revisions affected by the delay, with logic ties to all affected existing activities
noted on the schedule.
The City may demand, and Contractor shall provide, any additional information
supporting the Change Order Request, including but not limited to native
electronic format version of schedules and time impact analyses. Contractor
shall provide the requested additional information within five (5) Days of the
request.
For any costs or information that cannot be determined at the time Contractor
submits the Change Order Request, Contractor shall submit to the City notice
of the costs or information and all supporting documentation within five (5)
Days of when the costs or other information become subject to determination.
4. City’s Final Decision on Change Order; Ordered Changes. If the City denies the
Change Order Request or disagrees with the proposal submitted by Contractor, it
will notify the Contractor, and the City will provide its opinion of the appropriate
price and/or time extension. If no agreement can be reached, the City shall have
the right to order the Work performed on a time and materials basis or to issue a
unilateral Change Order setting forth the City’s determination of the reasonable
additions or savings in costs and time attributable to the extra or deleted work. The
City shall also have the right to order changes in the Work to be performed
promptly by the Contractor on a time and materials basis or to issue a unilateral
Change Order setting forth the City’s determination of the reasonable additions or
savings in costs and time attributable to the extra or deleted work. The City’s
determination shall become final and binding if the Contractor fails to submit a
Claim in writing to the City within fourteen (14) Days of the issuance of the
unilateral Change Order, disputing the terms of the unilateral Change Order and
providing such supporting documentation for its position as the City may
reasonably require.
5. Contractor’s Waiver of Further Relief. CONTRACTOR’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE
A COMPLETE AND TIMELY NOTICE OF CHANGE/DELAY AND/OR CHANGE
ORDER REQUEST, OR TO COMPLY WITH ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT OF
THIS ARTICLE, SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER BY CONTRACTOR OF THE
RIGHT TO A CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH
CIRCUMSTANCES AND A WAIVER OF ANY RIGHT TO FURTHER RECOURSE
OR RECOVERY BY REASON OF OR RELATED TO SUCH CHANGE BY
MEANS OF THE CLAIMS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS OR BY ANY
OTHER LEGAL PROCESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR UNDER
APPLICABLE LAWS.
Contractor recognizes and acknowledges that timely submission of a formal written
notice of change/delay and Change Order Request, whether or not the
circumstances of the change may be known to the City or available to the City
through other means, is not a mere formality but is of crucial importance to the
ability of the City to promptly identify, prioritize, evaluate and mitigate the potential
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effects of changes. Any form of informal notice, whether verbal or written
(including, without limitation, statements in requests for information, statements in
Submittals, statements at any job meeting or entries on monthly reports, daily logs
or job meeting minutes), that does not strictly comply with the formal requirements
of this Article, shall accordingly be insufficient.
6. Change Order Format
a. A Change Order signed by the Contractor indicates the Contractor's agreement therewith,
including any adjustment in compensation or extension of time, and the full and final
settlement of all costs (direct, indirect and overhead) related to the Work authorized by the
Change Order.
b. The City may designate the forms to be used for notices, requests, and Change Orders.
If so designated, Contractor may only use such forms. Contractor shall not reserve a right
to assert impact costs, extended job site costs, extended overhead, constructive
acceleration and/or actual acceleration beyond what is stated in the Change Order. No
Claims shall be allowed for impact, extended overhead costs, constructive acceleration
and/or actual acceleration due to a multiplicity of changes and/or clarifications. The
Contractor may not change or modify the City’s Change Order form in an attempt to
reserve additional rights.
B. Determining Adjustments to Compensation.
1. Limitation on Costs. Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for Work
subject to a Change Order except as expressly set forth in this Article. The mark-
up added in instances of Additional Work shall constitute the entire amount of
profit, any mark-ups, any field or home office overhead costs, including personnel,
equipment or office space, any materials, or any costs of equipment idle time for
such Work.
2. Unit Price Change Orders. When the actual quantity of a Unit Price Work item
varies from the Bid Schedule, compensation for the change in quantity will be
calculated by multiplying the actual quantity by the unit price. This calculation may
result in either an additive or deductive Change Order. Bid items included on the
Bid Schedule may be deducted from the Work in their entirety without any
negotiated extra costs. Because Unit Price Work includes overhead and profit as
determined by Contractor at the time of its Bid submission, no mark up or deduction
for overhead and profit will be allowed.
3. Lump Sum Change Orders. Whenever possible, any changes affecting
compensation shall be in a lump sum mutually agreed by the Contractor and the
City.
4. Time and Materials Change Orders. The City may direct the Contractor to proceed
with the Additional Work with payment to be made on the basis of actual cost of
the labor and materials required to complete the Additional Work. If the Project is
federally funded, a time and materials Change Order shall only be issued after a
determination that no other Change Order is suitable and the Change Order shall
include a ceiling price that the Contractor exceeds at its own risk.
5. Federally Funded Projects. For any change in price to the Contract, general and
administrative expenses shall be negotiated and must conform to the cost
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principles set forth under at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, subpart E, and profit shall be
negotiated as a separate element of the cost. To establish a fair and reasonable
profit, consideration must be given to the complexity of the Additional Work to be
performed, the risk borne by the Contractor, the Contractor's investment, the
amount of subcontracting, the quality of its record of past performance, and
industry profit rates in the surrounding geographical area for similar work.
6. Allowed Costs. Estimates for lump sum quotations and accounting for time-and-
material work shall be limited to direct expenditures necessitated specifically by
the change and shall be segregated as follows:
a. Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages prevailing locally for each craft
or type of worker at the time the Additional Work is done, plus employer payments of
payroll taxes and insurance, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds,
and other direct costs resulting from federal, state or local laws, as well as assessment or
benefits required by lawful collective bargaining agreements. The use of a labor
classification which would increase the Additional Work cost will not be permitted unless
the Contractor establishes the necessity for such additional costs. Labor costs for
equipment operators and helpers shall be reported only when such costs are not included
in the invoice for equipment rental.
b. Materials. The cost of materials reported shall be at the lowest current price at which such
materials are locally available in the quantities involved, plus sales tax, freight and
delivery. Materials costs shall be based upon supplier or manufacturer’s invoice.
c. Tool and Equipment Use. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining
equipment use shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally at equipment rental
agencies, or distributors, at the time the work is performed. The Contractor shall furnish
cost data supporting the establishment of the rental rate. The rental rate to be applied for
use of each items of equipment shall be the rate resulting in the least total cost to the City
for the total period of use. The City shall the make the final determination as to an
equitable rental rate for the equipment. No payment will be made for the use of small
tools, which have a replacement value of $1,000 or less.
(i) The rental time to be paid for equipment shall be the time the equipment is in productive
operation on the Additional Work being performed. Rental time will not be allowed while
equipment is inoperative due to breakdowns.
(ii) All equipment shall, in the opinion of the City, be in good working condition and suitable
for the purpose for which the equipment is to be used. Equipment with no direct power
unit shall be powered by a unit of at least the minimum rating recommended by the
manufacturer.
(iii) Before construction equipment is used on any Additional Work, the Contractor shall plainly
stencil or stamp an identifying number thereon at a conspicuous location, and shall furnish
to the City, in duplicate, a description of the equipment and its identifying number.
(iv) When hourly rates are listed, any part of an hour less than 30 minutes of operation shall
be considered to be 1/2-hour of operation, and any part of an hour greater than 30 minutes
will be considered one hour of operation. When daily rates are listed, any part of a day
less than 4 hours operation shall be considered to be 1/2-day of operation.
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d. Allowed Mark-up. The allowed mark-up for any and all overhead (including supervision
and home and field office costs) and profit on work added to the Contract shall be
determined in accordance with the following provisions:
(i) “Net Cost” is defined as the actual costs of labor, materials and tools and equipment only,
excluding overhead and profit. The costs of applicable insurance and bond premium will
be reimbursed to the Contractor and Subcontractors at cost only, without mark-up.
Contractor shall provide the City with documentation of the costs, including but not limited
to payroll records, invoices, and such other information as the City may reasonably
request.
(ii) For Work performed by the Contractor’s forces the allowed mark-up shall not exceed
fifteen (15%) percent of labor costs, ten percent (10%) of material costs, and ten percent
(10%) of the cost of tools and equipment use.
(iii) For Work performed by a Subcontractor, the added cost for overhead and profit shall not
exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the Subcontractor’s Net Cost of the Work to which the
Contractor may add up to five percent (5%) of the Subcontractor’s Net Cost.
(iv) For Work performed by a sub-subcontractor, the added cost for overhead and profit shall
not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the sub-subcontractor’s Net Cost for Work to which
the Subcontractor and Contractor may each add up to an additional five percent (5%) of
the Net Cost of the lower tier subcontractor.
(v) No additional mark-up will be allowed for lower tier subcontractors, and in no case shall
the added cost for overhead and profit payable by the City exceed twenty-five percent
(25%) of the Net Cost as defined herein, of the party that performs the Work.
(vi) Calculation of the mark-up will be subject to the limitations above and to calculation as
further detailed in (b)(B)(5) above.
e. Documentation of Time-and-Material Costs.
(i) T&M Daily Sheets. Contractor must submit timesheets, materials invoices, records of
equipment hours, and records of rental equipment hours to the City’s for an approval
signature each day that Work is performed on a time-and-material basis. The Engineer’s
signature on time sheets only serves as verification that the Work was performed and is
not indicative of the City’s agreement to Contractor’s entitlement to the cost.
(ii) T&M Summary Sheet. Contractor shall submit a T&M Summary Sheet, which shall include
total actual costs, within five (5) Days following completion of Additional Work on a time-
and-material basis. Contractor’s total actual cost shall be presented in a summary table
in an electronic spreadsheet file by labor, material, equipment, and any other costs, along
with documentation supporting the costs. Contractor’s failure to submit the T&M Summary
Sheet within five (5) Days of completion of the Additional Work will result in Contractor’s
waiver for any reimbursement of any costs associated with the Additional Work.
f. Excluded Costs. The following costs or any other home or field office overhead costs, all
of which are to be considered administrative costs covered by the Contractor’s mark-up,
shall not be allowed costs and shall not be included in any lump sum proposals or time-
and-materials invoices:
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(i) Overhead Cost. Payroll costs and other compensation of Contractor’s officers,
executives, principals, general managers, engineers, architects, estimators, attorneys,
auditors, accountants, purchasing and contracting agents, timekeepers, clerks, and other
personnel employed by Contractor whether at the Site or in Contractor’s principal office or
any branch office, material yard, or shop for general administration of the Work;
(ii) Office Expenses. Expenses of Contractor’s principal and branch offices;
(iii) Capital Expenses. Any part of Contractor’s capital expenses, including interest on
Contractor’s capital employed for the Additional Work and charges against Contractor for
delinquent payments;
(iv) Negligence. Costs due to the negligence of Contractor or any Subcontractor or Supplier,
or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them
may be liable, including without limitation the correction of Defective Work, disposal of
materials or equipment wrongly supplied, and making good any damage to property;
(v) Small Tools. Cost of small tools valued at less than $1,000 and that remain the property
of Contractor;
(vi) Administrative Costs. Costs associated with the preparation of Change Orders (whether
or not ultimately authorized), cost estimates, or the preparation or filing of Claims;
(vii) Anticipated Lost Profits. Expenses of Contractor associated with anticipated lost profits
or lost revenues, lost income or earnings, lost interest on earnings, or unpaid retention;
(viii) Home Office Overhead. Costs derived from the computation of a
“home office overhead” rate by application of the Eichleay, Allegheny, burden fluctuation,
or other similar methods;
(ix) Special Consultants and Attorneys. Costs of special consultants or attorneys, whether or
not in the direct employ of Contractor, employed for services specifically related to the
resolution of a Claim, dispute, or other matter arising out of or relating to the performance
of the Additional Work.
(x) Other. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the cost of any item not
specifically and expressly included in the Contract Documents; including but not limited
to: submittals, drawings, field drawings, shop drawings, including submissions of
drawings; field inspection; general superintendence; computer services; reproduction
services; salaries of project engineer, superintendent, timekeeper, storekeeper, and
secretaries; janitorial services; small tools, incidentals and consumables; temporary on-
site facilities (offices, telephones, high speed internet access, plumbing, electrical power,
lighting; platforms, fencing, water); surveying; estimating; protection of work; handling and
disposal fees; final cleanup; other incidental work; related warranties; insurance and bond
premiums.
(xi) Compliance with Federal Cost Principles. If the Project is federally funded, any costs that
are not allowable, reasonable and allocable to the Project, under generally accepted
accounting principles and the applicable federal requirements.
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9.2 Procedure for Resolving Claims.
Contractor shall timely comply with any and all requirement of the Contract Documents pertaining
to notices and requests for changes to the Contract Time or Contract Price, including but not
limited to all requirements of Article 9.1, as a prerequisite to filing any claim governed by this
Article. The failure to timely submit a notice of delay or notice of change, or to timely request a
change to the time for completion or Contractor’s compensation, or to timely provide any other
notice or request required herein shall constitute a waiver of the right to further pursue the claim
under the Contract or at law.
A. Intent. Effective January 1, 1991, Section 20104 et seq., of the California Public
Contract Code prescribes a process utilizing informal conferences, non-binding
judicial supervised mediation, and judicial arbitration to resolve disputes on
construction claims of $375,000 or less. Effective January 1, 2017, Section 9204 of
the Public Contract Code prescribes a process for negotiation and mediation to
resolve disputes on construction claims. The intent of this Article is to implement
Sections 20104 et seq. and Section 9204 of the California Public Contract Code.
This Article shall be construed to be consistent with all applicable law, including but
not limited to these statutes.
B. Claims. For purposes of this Article, “Claim” means a separate demand by the
Contractor for:
1. An adjustment to the time for completion including, without limitation, for relief from
damages or penalties for delay assessed by the City;
2. Payment by the City of money or damages arising from Work done by or on behalf
of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract, payment for which is not otherwise
expressly provided or to which the Contractor is not otherwise entitled; or
3. An amount the payment of which is disputed by the City.
A “Claim” does not include any demand for payment for which the Contractor has
failed to provide notice, request a Change Order, or otherwise failed to follow any
procedures contained in the Contract Documents.
C. Filing Claims. Claims governed by this Article may not be filed unless and until the
Contractor completes any and all requirements of the Contract Documents
pertaining to notices and requests for changes to the Contract Time or Contract
Price, and Contractor’s request for a change has been denied in whole or in part.
Claims governed by this Article must be filed no later than thirty (30) Days after a
request for change has been denied in whole or in part or after any other event giving
rise to the Claim. The Claim shall be submitted in writing to the City and shall include
on its first page the following words in 16 point capital font: “THIS IS A CLAIM.” The
Claim shall include the all information and documents necessary to substantiate the
Claim, including but not limited to those identified below. Nothing in this Article is
intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise
provided by Contract Documents. Failure to follow such contractual requirements
shall bar any Claims or subsequent proceedings for compensation or payment
thereon.
D. Documentation. The Contractor shall submit all Claims in the following format:
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1. Summary description of Claim including basis of entitlement, merit and amount of
time or money requested, with specific reference to the Contract Document
provisions pursuant to which the Claim is made
2. List of documents relating to Claim:
a. Specifications
b. Drawings
c. Clarifications (Requests for Information)
d. Schedules
e. Other
3. Chronology of events and correspondence
4. Narrative analysis of Claim merit
5. Analysis of Claim cost, including calculations and supporting documents
6. Time impact analysis in the form required by the Contract Documents or, if the
Contract Documents do not require a particular format, CPM format, if an
adjustment of the Contract Time is requested
E. City’s Response. Upon receipt of a Claim pursuant to this Article, the City shall
conduct a reasonable review of the Claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 Days,
shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying what portion of the Claim
is disputed and what portion is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed
portion of the Claim will be processed and made within 60 Days after the City issues
its written statement.
1. If the City needs approval from its governing body to provide the Contractor a
written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the
Claim, and the City’s governing body does not meet within the 45 Days or within
the mutually agreed to extension of time following receipt of a Claim sent by
registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the City shall have up to
three (3) Days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the City’s
governing body after the 45-Day period, or extension, expires to provide the
Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed
portion.
2. Within 30 Days of receipt of a Claim, the City may request in writing additional
documentation supporting the Claim or relating to defenses or Claims the City may
have against the Contractor. If additional information is thereafter required, it shall
be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement
of the City and the Contractor. The City’s written response to the Claim, as further
documented, shall be submitted to the Contractor within 30 Days (if the Claim is
less than $50,000, within 15 Days) after receipt of the further documentation, or
within a period of time no greater than that taken by the Contractor in producing
the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater.
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F. Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes the City’s written response, or the City
fails to respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may so notify the City, in
writing, either within 15 Days of receipt of the City’s response or within 15 Days of
the City’s failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand in
writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in
dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, the City shall schedule a meet and confer
conference within 30 Days for settlement of the dispute.
G. Mediation. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer
conference, if the Claim or any portion of the Claim remains in dispute, the City shall
provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the portion of the Claim that
remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an
undisputed portion of the Claim shall be processed and made within 60 Days after
the City issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the Claim, as identified
by the Contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the City
and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity and
Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the
disputed portion of the Claim has been identified in writing, unless the parties agree
to select a mediator at a later time.
1. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and
those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard
to the disputed portion of the Claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs
charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral
mediator.
2. For purposes of this Article, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including,
but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an
independent third party or board assists the parties in dispute resolution through
negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform
to the timeframes in this Article.
3. Unless otherwise agreed to by the City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation
conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under
Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.
4. The mediation shall be held no earlier than the date the Contractor completes the
Work or the date that the Contractor last performs Work, whichever is earlier. All
unresolved Claims shall be considered jointly in a single mediation, unless a new
unrelated Claim arises after mediation is completed.
H. Procedures After Mediation. If following the mediation, the Claim or any portion
remains in dispute, the Contractor must file a Claim pursuant to Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of
Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code prior to initiating litigation.
For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within which a
Claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time the Contractor submits his or her
written Claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time the Claim is denied, including
any period of time utilized by the meet and confer conference.
I. Civil Actions. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to
resolve Claims of $375,000 or less:
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1. Within 60 Days, but no earlier than 30 Days, following the filing or responsive
pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to non-binding mediation unless
waived by mutual stipulation of both parties or unless mediation was held prior to
commencement of the action in accordance with Public Contract Code section
9204 and the terms of this Contract. The mediation process shall provide for the
selection within 15 Days by both parties of a disinterested third person as mediator,
shall be commenced within 30 Days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within
15 Days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is
extended upon a good cause showing to the court.
2. If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration
pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of
the Code of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1114.11 of that code. The
Civil Discovery Act of 1986 (Article 3 (commencing with Section 2016) of Chapter
3 of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding
brought under this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial
arbitration. In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title
3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, (A) arbitrators shall, when possible, be
experienced in construction law, and (B) any party appealing an arbitration award
who does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of
costs and fees under that chapter, also pay the attorney’s fees on appeal of the
other party.
J. Government Code Claim Procedures.
1. This Article does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this Article is intended nor
shall be construed to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions
specified by Chapter 1 (commending with Section 900) and Chapter 2
(commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.5 of Title 1 of the
Government Code.
2. In addition to any and all requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to
notices of and requests for adjustment to the Contract Time, Contract Price, or
compensation or payment for Additional Work, disputed Work, construction claims
and/or changed conditions, the Contractor must comply with the claim procedures
set forth in Government Code Section 900, et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against
the City.
3. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the
Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved
after all procedures pertaining to adjustment of the Contract Time or Contract Price
for Additional Work, disputed Work, construction claims, and/or changed
conditions have been followed by Contractor. If Contractor does not comply with
the Government Code claim procedure or the prerequisite contractual
requirements, Contractor may not file any action against the City.
4. A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date the Work is
completed or the date the Contractor last performs Work on the Project,
whichever occurs first. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all
unresolved Claims known to Contractor or that should reasonably by known
to Contractor excepting only new unrelated Claims that arise after the
Government Code claim is submitted.
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K. Non-Waiver. The City’s failure to respond to a Claim from the Contractor within the
time periods described in this Article or to otherwise meet the time requirements of
this Article shall result in the Claim being deemed rejected in its entirety, and shall
not constitute a waiver of any rights under this Article.
ARTICLE 10 - MEASUREMENT; PAYMENT
10.1 Cost Breakdown.
A. Lump Sum Work.
1. Contractor shall furnish on forms approved by the City within ten (10) Days of the
Notice to Proceed, a schedule of values allocating the entire Contract Price to the
various portions of the Work and prepared in such a form and supported by such
data to substantiate its accuracy as the Engineer may require. This schedule of
values, unless objected to by the Engineer, shall be used as a basis for reviewing
the Contractor’s applications for payment. Contractor shall submit the schedule of
values prior to submitting its first application for payment, and the City will not issue
any payment until it receives and approves the schedule of values.
B. Unit Price Work.
1. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit
Price Work, initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price
Work an amount equal to the sum of the unit price for each separately identified
item of Unit Price Work multiplied by the estimated quantity of each item as
indicated in the Contract. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are
not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids and
determining an initial Contract Price. Each unit price will be deemed to include an
amount considered by Contractor to be adequate to cover Contractor’s overhead
and or profit for each separately identified item.
2. Unless otherwise specified, payment will be based on the actual quantities of Work
as verified and approved by the Engineer, based on the price per unit as set forth
in the Bid.
3. The City or Contractor may initiate a Change Order or Change Order Request to
adjust the Contract Price in accordance with Contractor Documents based on
actual quantities of Unit Price Work. The City or Contractor may make a claim for
an adjustment in the Unit Price in accordance with the Contract Documents if:
a. the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor differs by twenty-five
percent (25%) or more from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Contract;
and
b. there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work; and
c. Contractor believes that Contractor is entitled to an increase in unit price as a result of
having incurred additional expense or the City believes that the City is entitled to a
decrease in unit price and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount of any such
increase or decrease.
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10.2 Progress Estimates and Payment.
A. By the tenth (10th) Day of the following calendar month, Contractor shall submit to
Engineer a payment request which shall set forth in detail the value of the Work done
for the period beginning with the date Work was first commenced and ending on the
end of the calendar month for which the payment request is prepared. Contractor
shall include an adjusted list of actual quantities, verified by the Engineer, for unit
price items listed, if any, in the Bid. Contractor shall include any amount earned for
authorized Additional Work. Contractor shall certify under penalty of perjury, that all
cost breakdowns and periodic estimates accurately reflect the Work on the Project.
B. From the total thus computed, a deduction shall be made in the amount of five
percent (5%) for retention, except where the City has adopted a finding that the Work
done under the Contract is substantially complex, and then the amount withheld as
retention shall be the percentage specified in the Notice Inviting Bids. From the
remainder a further deduction may be made in accordance with Section C below.
The amount computed, less the amount withheld for retention and any amounts
withheld as set forth below, shall be the amount of the Contractor’s payment request.
C. The City may withhold a sufficient amount or amounts of any payment or payments
otherwise due to Contractor, as in its judgment may be necessary to cover:
1. Payments which may be past due and payable for just claims against Contractor
or any Subcontractors for labor or materials furnished in and about the
performance of work on the Project under this Contract.
2. Defective work not remedied.
3. Failure of Contractor to make proper payments to his Subcontractor or for material
or labor.
4. Completion of the Contract if there is a reasonable doubt that the Work can be
completed for balance then unpaid.
5. Damage to another contractor or a third party.
6. Amounts which may be due the Count for claims against Contractor.
7. Failure of Contractor to keep the Record Drawings up to date.
8. Failure to provide update on construction schedule as required herein.
9. Site cleanup.
10. Failure to comply with Contract Documents.
11. Liquidated damages.
12. Legally permitted penalties.
D. The City may apply such withheld amount or amounts to payment of such claims or
obligations at its discretion with the exception of subsections (C)(1), (3), and (5) of
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this Article, which must be retained or applied in accordance with applicable law. In
so doing, the City shall be deemed the agent of Contractor and any payment so
made by the City shall be considered as a payment made under contract by the City
to Contractor and the City shall not be liable to Contractor for such payments made
in good faith. Such payments may be made without prior judicial determination of
claim or obligations. The City will render Contractor a proper accounting of such
funds disbursed on behalf of Contractor.
E. Upon receipt, the Engineer shall review the payment request to determine whether
it is undisputed and suitable for payment. If the payment request is determined to
be unsuitable for payment, it shall be returned to Contractor as soon as practicable
but not later than seven (7) Days after receipt, accompanied by a document setting
forth in writing the reasons why the payment request is not proper. The City shall
make the progress payment within 30 Days after the receipt of an undisputed and
properly submitted payment request from Contractor, provided that a release of liens
and claims has been received from the Contractor pursuant to Civil Code section
8132. The number of days available to the City to make a payment without incurring
interest pursuant to this paragraph shall be reduced by the number of Days by which
the Engineer exceeds the seven (7) Day requirement.
F. A payment request shall be considered properly executed if funds are available for
payment of the payment request and payment is not delayed due to an audit inquiry
by the financial officer of the City.
G. The City shall have the right to adjust any estimate of quantity and to subsequently
correct any error made in any estimate for payment.
10.3 Final Acceptance and Payment
A. Following the City’s acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall submit to the City
a written statement of the final quantities of unit price items for inclusion in the final
payment request. The City shall have the right to adjust any estimate of quantity
and to correct any error made in any estimate for payment.
B. When the Work has been accepted there shall be paid to Contractor a sum equal to
the Contract Price less any amounts previously paid Contractor and less any
amounts withheld by the City from Contractor under the terms of the Contract. The
final five percent (5%), or the percentage specified in the Notice Inviting Bids where
the City has adopted a finding of substantially complete, shall not become due and
payable until as required by Public Contract Code section 7107. If the Contractor
has placed securities with the City as described herein, the Contractor shall be paid
a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price less any amounts
due the City under the terms of the Contract.
C. Unless Contractor advises the City in writing prior to acceptance of the final five
percent (5%) or the percentage specified in the Notice Inviting Bids where the City
has adopted a finding of completion, or the return of securities held as described
herein, said acceptance shall operate as a release to the City of all claims and all
liability to Contractor for all things done or furnished in connection with this Work and
for every act of negligence of the City and for all other claims relating to or arising
out of this Work. If Contractor advises the City in writing prior to acceptance of final
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payment or return of the securities that there is a dispute regarding the amount due
the Contractor, the City may pay the undisputed amount contingent upon the
Contractor furnishing a release of all undisputed claims against the City with the
disputed claims in stated amounts being specifically excluded by Contractor from the
operation of the release. No payments, however, final or otherwise, shall operate to
release Contractor or its sureties from the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and
Material Payment Bond, or from any other obligation under this Contract.
D. In case of suspension of the Contract any unpaid balance shall be and become the
sole and absolute property of the City to the extent necessary to repay the City any
excess in the cost of the Work above the Contract Price.
E. Final payment shall be made no later than 60 Days after the date of acceptance of
the Work by the City or the date of occupation, beneficial use and enjoyment of the
Work by the City including any operation only for testing, start-up or commissioning
accompanied by cessation of labor on the Work, provided that a release of liens and
claims has been received from the Contractor pursuant to Civil Code section 8136.
In the event of a dispute between the City and the Contractor, the City may withhold
from the final payment an amount not to exceed 150% of the disputed amount.
F. Within ten (10) Days from the time that all or any portion of the retention proceeds
are received by Contractor, Contractor shall pay each of its Subcontractors from
whom retention has been withheld each Subcontractor’s share of the retention
received. However, if a retention payment received by Contractor is specifically
designated for a particular Subcontractor, payment of the retention shall be made to
the designated Subcontractor if the payment is consistent with the terms of the
subcontract.
ARTICLE 11 -MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Patents.
A. Contractor shall hold and save the City, officials, officers, employees, and authorized
volunteers harmless from liability of any nature or kind of claim therefrom including
costs and expenses for or on account of any patented or unpatented invention,
article or appliance manufactured, furnished or used by Contractor in the
performance of this Contract.
11.2 Document Retention & Examination
A. In accordance with Government Code section 8546.7, records of both the City and
the Contractor shall be subject to examination and audit by the State Auditor General
for a period of three (3) years after final payment.
B. Contractor shall make available to the City any of the Contractor’s other documents
related to the Project immediately upon request of the City.
C. In addition to the State Auditor rights above, the City shall have the right to examine
and audit all books, estimates, records, contracts, documents, bid documents,
subcontracts, and other data of the Contractor (including computations and
projections) related to negotiating, pricing, or performing the modification in order to
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evaluate the accuracy and completeness of the cost or pricing data at no additional
cost to the City, for a period of four (4) years after final payment.
11.3 Notice.
A. All notices shall be in writing and either served by personal delivery or mailed to the
other party. Written notice to the Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor’s
principal place of business unless Contractor designates another address in writing
for service of notice. Notice to the City shall be addressed to the City as designated
in the Notice Inviting Bids unless the City designates another address in writing for
service of notice. Notice shall be effective upon receipt or five (5) Days after being
sent by first class mail, whichever is earlier. Notice given by facsimile shall not be
effective unless acknowledged in writing by the receiving party.
11.4 Notice of Third Party Claims
A. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 9201, the City shall provide the Contractor
with timely notification of the receipt of any third-party claims relating to the Contract.
The City is entitled to recover reasonable costs incurred in providing such
notification.
11.5 State License Board Notice
A. Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors’
State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against
contractors if a complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four (4)
years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or
omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within ten (10) years of the
date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred
to the Registrar, Contractors’ State License Board, P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento,
California 95826.
11.6 Assignment of Contract
A. Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or otherwise dispose of the
rights or title of interest of any or all of this contract without the prior written consent
of the City. Any assignment or change of Contractor’s name of legal entity without
the written consent of the City shall be void. Any assignment of money due or to
become due under this Contract shall be subject to a prior lien for services rendered
or material supplied for performance of Work called for under the Contract
Documents in favor of all persons, firms, or corporations rendering such services or
supplying such materials to the extent that claims are filed pursuant to the Civil Code,
the Code of Civil Procedure or the Government Code.
11.7 Change In Name And Nature Of Contractor’s Legal Entity.
A. Should a change be contemplated in the name or nature of the Contractor’s legal
entity, the Contractor shall first notify the City in order that proper steps may be taken
to have the change reflected on the Contract and all related documents. No change
of Contractor’s name or nature will affect the City’s rights under the Contract,
including but not limited to the bonds.
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11.8 Prohibited Interests
A. No City official or representative who is authorized in such capacity and on behalf of
City to negotiate, supervise, make, accept, or approve, or to take part in negotiating,
supervising, making, accepting or approving any engineering, inspection,
construction or material supply contract or any subcontract in connection with
construction of the project, shall be or become directly or indirectly interested
financially in the Contract.
11.9 Controlling Law
A. Notwithstanding any subcontract or other contract with any subcontractor, supplier,
or other person or organization performing any part of the Work, this Contract shall
be governed by the law of the State of California excluding any choice of law
provisions.
11.10 Jurisdiction; Venue
A. Contractor and any subcontractor, supplier, or other person or organization
performing any part of the Work agrees that any action or suits at law or in equity
arising out of or related to the bidding, award, or performance of the Work shall be
maintained in the Superior Court of Riverside County, California, and expressly
consent to the jurisdiction of said court, regardless of residence or domicile, and
agree that said court shall be a proper venue for any such action.
11.11 Cumulative Remedies.
A. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and
remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto are in addition to, and are not to
be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any
or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available by Applicable Laws, by
special warranty or guarantee, or by other provisions of the Contract Documents.
The provisions of this Article will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the
Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right, and
remedy to which they apply.
11.12 Survival of Obligations.
A. All representations, indemnifications, warranties, and guarantees made in, required
by, or given in accordance with the Contract Documents, as well as all continuing
obligations indicated in the Contract Documents, will survive final payment,
completion, and acceptance of the Work or termination or completion of the Contract
or termination of the services of Contractor.
11.13 Headings.
A. Article and paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and do not
constitute parts of these General Conditions.
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11.14 Assignment of Antitrust Actions
A. In accordance with §7103.5(b) of the California Public Contract Code, Contractor
and Subcontractors must conform to the following requirements:
1. In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services,
or materials pursuant to a public works contract, Contractor or Subcontractor offer
and agree to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all
causes of action it may have under §4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or
under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with §16700) of Part 2 of
Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods,
services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract.
2. This assignment must be made and become effective at the time the awarding
body tenders to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties.
11.15 All Legal Provisions Included
A. Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations bearing on conduct of work as indicated and
specified by their terms. References to specific laws, rules or regulations in this
Contract are for reference purposes only, and shall not limit or affect the applicability
of provisions not specifically mentioned. If Contractor observes that drawings and
specifications are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify City in writing and
any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided for in this Contract for changes
in Work. If Contractor performs any Work knowing it to be contrary to such laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to City, he shall bear all
costs arising therefrom.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(“ADA”) (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.). The Work will be performed in compliance with
ADA laws, rules and regulations. Contractor shall comply with the Historic Building
Code, including, but not limited to, as it relates to the ADA, whenever applicable.
C. Contractor acknowledges and understands that, pursuant to Public Contract Code
section 20676, sellers of "mined material" must be on an approved list of sellers
published pursuant to Public Resources Code section 2717(b) in order to supply
mined material for this Contract.
D. No City official or representative who is authorized in such capacity and on behalf of
City to negotiate, supervise, make, accept, or approve, or to take part in negotiating,
supervising, making, accepting or approving any engineering, inspection,
construction or material supply contract or any subcontract in connection with
construction of the Work, shall be or become directly or indirectly interested
financially in the Contract.
E. All provisions of law required to be inserted in the Contract or Contract Documents
pursuant to any Applicable Laws shall be and are inserted herein. If through mistake,
neglect, oversight, or otherwise, any such provision is not herein inserted or inserted
in improper form, upon the application of either party, the Contract or Contract
Documents shall be changed by City, at no increase in Contract Price or extension
Desert Willow Clubhouse & Academy Carpet
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in Contract Times, so as to strictly comply with the Applicable Laws and without
prejudice to the rights of either party hereunder.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 -SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 Location of the Project.
A. Desert Willow Golf Resort at 38995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
1.2 Scope of Work.
1. The Scope of Work consists of:
a. Removal and Disposal of Old Carpet and Pad
b. The contract lump sum price paid includes all costs associated with removal and
proper disposal of the old carpet and pad including labor, supervision, materials,
permits for disposal (if applicable), dumpsters, and disposal fees.
2. The contract lump sum price paid includes removal and proper disposal of the old carpet
that shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment
and incidentals and for doing all the work involved in removal and proper disposal of the
old carpet and old pad as described in the contract documents and specified in the
referenced Standard Specifications and these special provisions and no additional
compensation shall be allowed therefor.
3. Surface Preparation
4. The contract lump sum price paid includes all costs associated with surface preparation
in all areas receiving new carpet and shall include fill, float, and skim coat as necessary.
5. The contract lump sum price paid includes surface preparation in all areas receiving new
carpet and shall include fill, float, and skim coat as necessary and that shall include full
compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and for
doing all the work involved in surface preparation complete in place, as described in the
contract documents and specified in the referenced Standard Specifications and these
special provisions and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefor.
6. Carpet Specifications and Installation
a. The contract lump sum price paid includes all new carpet (specified below) and
pad that shall be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications. The quantities
shown below are for estimate purposes only. Contractor shall field verify all
measurements and quantities at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Site Inspection.
Carpet 1
Manufacturer Atlas
Style Clambella
Color name Purple Shade
Color number CB24
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Product type Broadloom
Locations Ballroom
Square Yards Estimate Approximately 470 Square Yds.
The Ballroom area will be direct glue down.
Carpet 2
Manufacturer Atlas
Style Semolina
Color name Purple Shade
Color number CB24
Product type Broadloom
Locations Banquet Hallway, Back Offices and Academy
Square Yards Estimate Approximately 520 Square Yds.
Banquet Hallway, Back Offices and Academy areas will be direct glue down.
The contract lump sum price paid includes all costs associated with purchase and installation of
the new carpet and pad and that shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and for doing all the work involved in the purchase
and installation of carpet and pad complete in place, as described in the contract documents
and specified in the referenced Standard Specifications and these special provisions and no
additional compensation shall be allowed therefor.
Furniture Moving and Removal
City will be responsible for moving and handling all furniture. Furniture moving and handling is
not to be included in the bid price.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DRAWINGS
NOT APPLICABLE